Completing the Immigration Process Upon Arrival in Shanghai China: A Complete Guide

When you arrive in Shanghai and are ready to enter China, follow these simple steps to complete the immigration process:

Step 1: Complete the entry card before disembarking

Before landing, fill out the entry card easily: name, gender, nationality, and your planned stay. Remember to check the visa exemption option and write "tourism" as your travel purpose.

Step 2: Follow the directions to go through customs after disembarking

After disembarking, follow the signs at the airport to the customs inspection area.

Step 3: Leave a fingerprint before customs inspection

Foreigners need to leave their fingerprint before passing through customs, which can be done automatically or at the customs inspection window.

Step 4: Proceed to passport inspection

After leaving your fingerprint, proceed to the passport inspection point. Foreigners should follow the instructions to the "Foreigners" channel to complete entry procedures. Hand over your passport and entry card; the officer may ask you a few questions, such as why you are here.

Step 5: Landing visa processing for eligible foreigners

If you are eligible for the landing visa program, you can complete the process directly at customs. Click here to see if your country is on the list of countries that enjoy the 72- or 144-hour transit visa waiver policy.

Step 6: Collect luggage

After clearing customs, head to baggage claim. Along the way, you'll find the Tourist Information Center, which offers guides to China in English and French, which you can take yourself. You can also get a SIM card here.

Step 7: Exit the airport terminal

Once you have collected your luggage, you are ready to leave the airport.

Tips: How to get from Shanghai Airport to the city center (from Hongqiao or Pudong)

Step 8: Additional services at the airport exit

At the airport exit, there are also SIM card services and information on payment methods in China, where you can obtain further information.

Step 9: Shanghai sightseeing experience

Click here for a complete tour of Shanghai, offering luxury car transportation, escort, and online answers to a variety of questions.

Welcome to Shanghai China. We hope this brief guide will help you navigate the immigration process with ease and comfort. Enjoy your stay in this beautiful country and all that Shanghai has to offer.

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