Information about the China Arrival Card

About the China Arrival Card

The China Arrival Card is an Electronic Travel Authorization for travelers who wish to visit the country for short-term stays.

The China Arrival Card is granted through an online application system. It was introduced to simplify visa processes for citizens of eligible countries who want to travel for short-term stays.

The China Arrival Card can be obtained by completing a simple and straightforward online application form. Applicants must provide their personal details, travel information and passport data.

Countries Elegible for China Arrival Card

Citizens and nationals from the countries listed below are eligible to apply online. The most frequent applicants are from China, Kenya, Taiwan, and Russia.

Countries Elegible for China Arrival Card

Citizens and nationals from the countries listed below are eligible to apply online. The most frequent applicants are from China, Kenya, Taiwan, and Russia.

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Documentation requirements:

Applicants need to provide personal details, passport, and travel information. The applicant’s passport must be from an eligible country.

Check Status of your China Arrival Card

Once the applicant has submitted the online application, all notifications and updates will be sent by email.

The processing time is within 1 day, however, some applications may take longer to process, up to 2 days.

To check the status of your online application, please click here

Online Application for the China Arrival Card

To apply online, applicants must have a valid passport, email address, and a credit or debit card.

All of the information provided on the application form, such as first and last names, place and date of birth, address, sex, passport number, and nationality, must be exactly as they appear on the applicant’s passport.

All eligible applicants can click here to complete the China Arrival Card application online.