Practical guide
China online arrival card: submit ahead if you are eligible
Use the National Immigration Administration’s current online or on-arrival path.
Shanghai’s municipal portal reports that the National Immigration Administration lets international travelers submit entry details before arrival through its Government Service Platform, NIA 12367, or WeChat and Alipay mini-programs. It also describes on-arrival alternatives and exemptions. Check the current official flow and your status before travel.
A clear next step
- Check whether an official exemption applies to your trip.
- If eligible, use the current NIA submission channel before your flight.
- If you cannot submit ahead, follow the authorized on-arrival process at immigration.
Sources & verification
Last verified
- Official government guidance NIA online submission channels · on-arrival fallback options · listed exemption categories