What are the procedures for a foreigner entering into China in the open port?
Answer: Health Check, Frontier Inspection, Custom declaration, Security Check.
What certificates should I prepare when entering into China?
Answer: A valid passport and visa are required for an individual to enter China. Usually the airline/ship will give each passenger an entry card and a customs declaration form to fill out prior to arrival. These, together with other necessary credentials and documents, are needed to enter China through its open ports.
Can I drive my own car into China?
Answer: Yes. But foreigners arriving by car are required to enter China through their pre-approved ports. Upon arrival, valid passports, visas and related documents are required to be handed in and verified by customs authorities.
Are there any specific requirements towards health according to the Entry Regulation?
Answer: Yes. Those who came from yellow-fever infected areas must show valid vaccination certificates to the inspection and quarantine authorities and those who suffer from leprosy, AIDS/HIV infection, VD (venereal disease) and tuberculosis are prohibited from entry.
What kind of person is not allowed to enter China?
Answer: The following personnel are prohibited from entering China:
1. People who have broken Chinese laws and others who were expelled and have not been permitted to re-enter China.
2. Known or suspected terrorists and those who engage in violent and subversive activities.
3. Known or suspected dealers in contraband, drug trade, or prostitution.
4. People who suffer from Hansen's disease (leprosy), AIDS/HIV, VD (venereal disease), pulmonary tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.
5. People who cannot afford the cost of their stay in China.
6. People who are known or suspected to engage in activities that are harmful to China's social order and national security.
7. Those who do not hold valid passports, visas and other credentials.
8. Those who hold stolen, forged or altered passports, visas and credentials.
9. Those who refuse to have their credentials and documents checked.
10. Those who are forbidden to enter China by the Ministry of Public Security of China and the Ministry of State Security.
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Travelers' Voices on Entry Regulations
1.
Sep. 24,2009 15:04 Reply
Mrs.annette(new zealand) said:
I would like to bring handcrafted chocolate gifts to the people I'm staying with - is that ok. They are wrapped
Sep. 25,2009 04:43
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
It is ok. Take it easy
2.
Aug. 29,2009 23:33 Reply
Ms.debbie(philippines) said:
hi
i am working in China and my sister is going here to work too and i've asked her to bring medcine for me for my GERD. the name of the medicine is Prevacid NapraPAC see Lansoprazole. will she have any problem taking these drugs into China?
Aug. 31,2009 01:11
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
No, if the amount is acceptible
Sep. 1,2009 05:27
Ms.debbie(Philippines ) replied:
how much is the acceptable amount?
Sep. 1,2009 20:56
Mr.ellan(cn) replied:
It is up to China customs. By the way, where are living, you can buy this kind of mediine in big medicine stores or hospitals
Sep. 2,2009 07:39
Ms.debbie(philippines) replied:
my problem is that i don't have the prescription and that it is really cheaper in there. thanks for your help
Sep. 2,2009 19:46
Mr.tina(cn) replied:
Your sister can take the medicine but It is really difficult to say how many you can take. I think the amount for two mouth is ok.
3.
Aug. 6,2009 12:22 Reply
Ms.Michelle(Canada) said:
Hello. I will be travelling to China (Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing) at the end of August. How much RMB am I legally allowed to bring in. I will be in China for 2 weeks. Thank you.
Aug. 8,2009 20:18
Mr.lilian(cn) replied:
20,000 is the limit. Besides, you can also bring 5,000 USD. Take a credit card is a goode choice i think.
Sep. 1,2009 15:46
Ms.Jennifer(USA) replied:
Hi Michelle,
My parents will be traveling to China for about 5 weeks in October. So, I wanted to clarify . . . you can only bring 20,000 RMB and $5k in cash? Or can you bring all cash and if so, how much is the max? Thanks for your help.
4.
Aug. 27,2009 03:52 Reply
Mr.Marquis(Cameroon) said:
I suffer from Hepatitis V.B is it possible for me to get a visa into China?
Aug. 29,2009 20:10
Mr.peter(cn) replied:
Hi, you can not get a visa if you have infectious diseases
5.
Jun. 30,2009 04:51 Reply
Mrs.Welsh(Australia) said:
I am travelling to China and take some awful medications can anyone tell me if any of the list below are not allowed in China
Celebrex 100mg twice a day
Tramal 200mg SR twice a day
Nexium 20mg 1 daily
Atacand Plus 16/12.5 1 daily
Zimstat 20mg 1 daily
Methotrexate 20mg once a week (Friday)
Plaquenil 200mg 1 daily
Prednisolone 5mg I daily
Arava 20mg 1 daily
MegaFol 5 5mg daily except Friday
Remicade Infusion 8 weekly
I would be be very appreciative if any one could let me know
Jun. 30,2009 20:32
Mr.ketty(cn) replied:
are all this medicine for personal use? If yes, you'd better take a certificate given by your doctor or hospital.
6.
Jun. 16,2009 10:40 Reply
Mr.Bob(USA) said:
I am traveling to China in two weeks to visit family. Can I take a gift to my mother (6qt. Ice Cream Maker)Can I pack as baggage or what is the best way for me to get it there.
Jun. 16,2009 20:46
Mr.yina(cn) replied:
Hi, what does 6 QT mean? what is the weight of the cream maker? I think it is ok for you take it to china. If you can fly from USA directly to the destination where you mom lived, it is ok. If not you should have a look at the baggage allowance of the domestic flights. Click here to see more. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/baggage.htm
7.
May. 9,2009 20:23 Reply
Mr.Phil Clark(USA) said:
Can I take sealed items such as smoked salmon and beef jerky?
May. 9,2009 22:04
Mr.Wendy(Taiwan) replied:
Probably, the sealed items will be inspected.
8.
Mar. 29,2009 10:16 Reply
Ms.Betty(USA) said:
Are you allowed to freely backpack around China?
May. 9,2009 22:01
Ms.Lee(CN) replied:
If you have valid passport and visa, you will be allowed.
9.
Mar. 23,2009 23:54 Reply
Ms.wacharee laubrayoon(thailand) said:
Can I bring some fresh mango from thailand
Mar. 24,2009 23:07
Mr.Donald(Singapore) replied:
Fruit should be inspected.
10.
Mar. 13,2009 21:53 Reply
Ms.Soul Seeker(USA) said:
Are books related to spiritual matters something I should avoid bringing? I study many philosophers and typically read for pleasure a variety of books that may be considered religious.