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Check Passport ValidityCritical

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from China.

Verify Visa/Visa-free RouteCritical

Confirm whether your nationality qualifies for the 30-day unilateral visa-free policy or the 144/240-hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV).

144h TWOV Paper BackupImportant

Print paper copies of your onward ticket and hotel reservation if using the 144/240-hour transit exemption.

Hotel Safe HouseImportant

Book your first night at a hotel with 24-hour reception that is licensed to host foreign guests.

The Digital Foundation

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Set up Alipay & WeChat PayCritical

Download and bind an international card (Visa/Mastercard) to both Alipay and WeChat Pay before departure.

Bind Backup CardImportant

Add a second card inside each payment app as a backup.

Connectivity Backup (eSIM + VPN)Critical

Arrange internet access. If using a Chinese SIM, install at least two VPNs before arrival; even with an eSIM, keep one VPN as backup.

Download Essential AppsCritical

Install Baidu Maps or Apple Maps, DiDi (English version), and Google Translate with offline Chinese pack.

Notify Your BankImportant

Tell your credit/debit card bank that you will be traveling to China.

Packing & Local Survival

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Get Emergency RMB CashImportant

Carry a few hundred RMB in cash as an ultimate fallback.

Power Bank (Under 20,000mAh)Critical

Bring a power bank clearly labeled ≤20,000mAh (or ≤100Wh).

Bring Tissues & Hand SanitizerImportant

Pack pocket tissues and travel hand sanitizer.

Power AdapterImportant

Bring a universal adapter for China's 220V flat-pin sockets.

Medication (Pepto Bismol)Important

Pack stomach-settling and other personal medications.

Last-Minute Checklist

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Save Hotel Address in ChineseImportant

Save the hotel's Chinese name and full Chinese address as text and screenshot it.

China Customs Health DeclarationImportant

Fill in the China Customs health declaration (black code) and screenshot the QR code.

Screenshot Digital Arrival CardImportant

If you filled in a digital arrival card online, screenshot the generated QR code immediately.

Arrival Protocol

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Activate eSIM / Turn on RoamingCritical

Enable roaming or activate your eSIM before leaving the aircraft.

Complete Registration within 24 HoursCritical

Ensure the hotel registers your stay, or complete the temporary residence registration at a local police station/official mini-program within 24 hours.

First DiDi Ride CheckImportant

When using DiDi, manually confirm payment after the ride; drivers may ask for the last 4 digits of your phone number.

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Documentation & Route

The Digital Foundation

Packing & Local Survival

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