China Online Arrival Card for International Travelers
Foreign travelers may complete China's arrival information online before travel, while those unable to do so may use port devices, QR channels or a paper card.
Official baseline: This guide follows current Chinese
government or U.S. consular sources; case-specific evidence may still be
requested.
Key requirements
- Use only official NIA channels and avoid fee-charging imitation sites
- Keep passport, flight and China address information available
- Check whether one of the published exemptions applies
Pre-submission check
- Names and dates agree across passport, COVA and supporting documents.
- Uploads are complete and readable, with originals available if requested.
- Another person's outcome or the requested category is not an approval guarantee.
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One managed application workflow
We can align the category, COVA and documents, follow preliminary review, and coordinate passport submission and tracked return.
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- Chinese Embassy in the U.S. current visa requirements
- Relevant official guidance
- r/Chinavisa—individual experiences are not an official rule.
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