Information of Foreigner Departing China After Travel
Most Important Things to Do Pre-Departure
Validate passport & visa validity (min. 6 months).
Apply for Cultural Relics Exit Permit if carrying antiques.
Luggage Compliance.
Electronic devices may be subject to spot checks.
Luxury/high priced items require proof of purchase, otherwise taxes may be imposed.
Things to Do at Airport and Exit
Transferring money to bank account or online mobile payment account of your hometown
Unlink Your WeChat ID and Alipay ID with your Chinese cellphone
if not,
the Chinese phone number will by resell to other person if your Chinese phone bill is not paid for 6 months.
Cancelling Chinese phone SIM card with data plan
If not, it will cause trouble that if you come back to China and apply for the SIM card again in the future.
Cancelling Chinese SIM data and wifi services
Make sure all items you purchased are legal and could be allowed to bring it out of China.
Get shopping tax-refund at airport or train station while leave China if not Instant-Tax-Refund
Links to Exit and Leaving China
Brief introduction of customs regulation of Exit and Entry China by gov
Customs Clearance Guide for International Passengers by gov
China exit regulation briefing by topchinatravel
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