The official process is free

China’s arrival card can be submitted through the official NIA online channel. The official card is free, and any site that charges to complete or submit it should be treated as non-official.

Use the NIA entry point linked from the official notice. Interfaces can change, so do not rely indefinitely on old screenshots or third-party walkthroughs.

  • Use only the official NIA link for the arrival card.
  • The card is free; paid versions are not the official process.
  • Re-check the current interface before travel.

Where the card sits in your arrival checklist

The arrival card is an entry-step document. Whether it applies depends on your entry route and the border process at the port, so treat it as part of the checklist rather than a substitute for confirming visa or transit eligibility.

Keep the completed information and travel documents available offline as a backup in case connectivity drops.

OFFICIAL ORIGINALS

Sources checked for this guide

National Immigration AdministrationHow to Submit Your Arrival Card OnlineNational Immigration AdministrationBeware of Fraudulent Arrival Card Websites
Scope of this article

This guide helps you prepare; it does not replace an embassy, consulate, border authority, school or other competent authority.