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China (mainland), South Korea, and Japan: arrival forms for your trip

Travelling to China (mainland), South Korea, and Japan? None of them requires an online arrival form, and 3 more offer an optional one. Each country has its own form, window and official site. Here they are in one place, with a planner that works out the dates.

The forms, country by country

  1. 1.China (mainland)

    Optional form

    Online Arrival Card (foreigners)

    When to submit: Submit online before travelling to China, or fill it out on arrival at the port. No advance window was stated on the pages opened.

    Open the official forms.nia.gov.cnStep-by-step guide: China Online Arrival Card ›

  2. 2.South Korea

    Optional form

    e-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card)

    When to submit: You can submit up to 3 days before arrival in Korea (KST). If you do not arrive within 72 hours, the card expires and a new one must be submitted.

    Open the official forme-arrivalcard.go.krStep-by-step guide: e-Arrival Card ›

  3. 3.Japan

    Optional form

    Visit Japan Web (online immigration and customs procedures)

    Open the official formvjw.digital.go.jpStep-by-step guide: Visit Japan Web ›

Common questions

Do I need a separate arrival form for each country?
Yes. Each country runs its own arrival form on its own official site, and one country's form never covers another. Countries that don't ask for one are marked above.
When should I fill in each form?
China (mainland): Submit online before travelling to China, or fill it out on arrival at the port. No advance window was stated on the pages opened. South Korea: You can submit up to 3 days before arrival in Korea (KST). If you do not arrive within 72 hours, the card expires and a new one must be submitted. Japan: No set window. Fill it in before you travel.
How do I avoid fake arrival form websites?
Use the official links on this page. Look-alike sites copy the names of these forms and charge fees. Our list of official warnings shows the real address for each form.

Fake arrival card websites ›