The Official China Digital Arrival Card is China's electronic immigration and customs declaration, required for all foreign travelers. Complete it online before departure so your arrival at immigration is quick and hassle-free.
Instant — you'll receive your confirmation right after submission.
Valid for 30 days from arrival in China.
Single entry — each visit requires its own submission.
Fully online — submit your form from any device before traveling to China.
Present your passport along with your confirmation or PDF to immigration officers at the entry point.
iVisa is a private service provider that assists travelers with their travel document applications. We are not affiliated with any government body. Applications can also be submitted directly through the official government website .
Since 2012, we've helped over 2.6M travelers worldwide — with expert guidance, real-time validation, and 24/7 human support — so you can focus on the trip ahead.
Skip the confusing government portals. Apply online with guided forms, real-time validation, and expert review — all in one place.
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions tailored to your destination, and document requirements.
Real human support by live chat and email — available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
256-bit security and strict privacy controls keep your information protected at every step.
Add travel companions in a single streamlined flow, with details prefilled automatically.
Instant error detection and a final pre-submission check catch mistakes before they become a problem.
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Choose the processing time that works best for your trip. Online China Digital Arrival Card applications start at USD 69.99 per traveler.
24 hours
Apply online for your China Arrival Card with standard processing. Includes expert document review, real-time validation, and full support throughout your application.
2 hours
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15 min
Urgent China Arrival Card processing for last-minute travelers. Our fastest tier gets your travel documents reviewed and ready instantly.
Getting your China Digital Arrival Card has never been simpler. Just a few quick steps and you're ready to go!
Step 01
Have all the necessary documents and details on hand before you start your China CDAC application.
Step 02
Complete our guided form in minutes — for you and your travel companions — with real-time validation that catches errors before you submit.
Step 03
Our experts handle the review and processing. Your approved China Digital Arrival Card lands straight in your inbox, ready for your trip.
All international passengers traveling to China must complete this entry form before arrival.
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Find answers about China Digital Arrival Card applications, processing times, costs, and how we keep your information secure throughout the process.
No. The China Arrival Card is an arrival registration form, not a visa. If your nationality requires a visa for China, you still need the right visa plus this Arrival Card.
The China Arrival Card plays a key role in immigration procedures:
Not always. You’re exempt if your layover is under 24 hours and you don’t leave the restricted transit area.
This also applies to certain cruise passengers continuing with the same cruise. If you pass immigration or leave the port, complete the Arrival Card.
Yes. If you don’t submit it in advance, you can usually complete the China Arrival Card on arrival at your port of entry. Arrival cards may be available at the airport, and some immigration checkpoints provide assistance if you’re unsure how to complete the form.
However, completing it in advance with iVisa means you can skip the arrival-card queues, avoid rushing through the form after a long flight, and arrive with everything ready to show at immigration.
