It's been more than 3 months since the launch of the Online Entry Information Declaration Policy for Foreign Nationals. The National Immigration Administration has released a comic-style guide to make the entry process smoother and easier.
Guide to online arrival card
How to use the Mobile App?
Select an option → Fill in the information → Submit
Show the record to border control upon entry for faster clearance
The following persons are exempt from completion
1. Holders of a valid Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People's Republic of China
2. Holders of a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens)
3. Holders of a group visa or individuals eligible for group visa-free entry
4. Passengers in 24-hour direct transit who remain within the designated port area
5. Cruise passengers entering and departing on the same vessel
6. Travelers entering through the E-channel
7. Foreign crew members of exit-entry transport vehicles
Important Notice: The service is 100% free! Use only official channels to avoid scams! Share with foreign friends and make their China trip smoother!
Source: National Immigration Administration; Huanggang Border Inspection Station of the Shenzhen General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection