What to do upon arrival at a Chinese airport without a visa?

The procedure for entering China under the visa-free regime is very simple and the same at all airports. Here is a step-by-step guide on what to do upon arrival:

1. Follow the signs. After leaving the plane, look for signs. If you are going into the city (for tourism or a walk during a layover), look for Arrival or Passport Control signs. If you are simply transferring to another international flight, look for Transfer or International Transfer.
2. Go through passport control. Here you need to present your passport, boarding pass from the arrival flight, and a migration card. You can fill out the card in advance electronically on the website nia.gov.cn and show the QR code, or take a paper form right in front of the passport control counters.
3. Collect your luggage. After passport control, you enter the baggage claim area. Find your carousel and pick up your suitcases.
4. Go through customs. With your luggage, you go through customs control. You may be asked to put your belongings through a scanner, but this is done selectively.
5. You are in China! After passing through customs, you enter the arrivals hall. Welcome!

We have described all the nuances in detail in our guide: Do you need a visa to China in 2026: visa-free entry rules for Russians for 30 days.

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