Things to Do While First Arrival and Entry China for Travel

Summary on Thing to Do at China Airport While First Arrival

In most of Chinese Airport, there are areas or stores for following service with clerk assistance.

In general while arrival China Airport or Train Station or other entry place, wifi is available, you can download some APPs under the assistance of airport clerk if you have not installed before, and buy SIM card, band your credit card with Wechat and Alipay for usages while travel China.

Index and Information of Arrival and Entry China

Most Important Things to Do While Arrival China at Airport

Make sure your mobile installed with APPs such as Wechat, Alipay, Didi, Amap etc.
Just download and install them at the first arrival airport if you have not installled.

Buy a China's SIM card with data plan (card compatible with your mobile) at the airport.

Link some APPs ID with your SIM card (or under the assistance of airport clerk).

Band your international credit card with WeChat and Alipay (or under the assistance of airport clerk)..

Take a trial of your VPN to access to the Google and other blocked website in China.

Withdraw some RMB cash (change, 1000CNY) as backup from Chinese bank at airport.

Fill out the arrival card and prepare for the immigration process.

If applicable, fill out any customs declaration forms.

Be prepared to show a health code or complete a health declaration form. 

Links to Arrivla and Entry China

Customs Clearance Guide for International Passengers by gov

Customs service information, carried baggage and unaccompanied baggage, “Things-to-declare Channel” and “Nothing-to-declare Channel” by gov

China visa-free travel policies complete guide by china-briefing

Service Guide on Issuance of Travel Permits for Foreigners by nia gov

Entry-Exit and Stay (Residence) of Foreigners by nia gov

Guidelines for Foreigners by nia gov

Brief introduction of customs regulation of Exit and Entry China by gov

China Travel Tips for First Time Travelers to China by airssist

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