u/Duck_Giblets

Kia ora,

I'm travelling to China next week, and was wondering if I need to file an arrival card or if I can just take the e-channel? Nz have 30 day visa free entry and the Chinese echannel guideline on the arrival card says

> I.Foreigners (including foreign border residents) who intend to enter China can fill in their entry information through this system. The following persons are exempt from filling in:

>> 8.Foreigners who enter through the E-channel.

Arriving on an nz passport, we already have e-gates here in nz but the arrival card is for customs (eg food declaration etc).

Just a bit unsure on what eligibility means for the e-channel. Google ai (yeah yeah) claims I'd still need to file an arrival card, but doesn't have any source for that (always always verify sources with Ai)

I haven't yet received hotel info etc yet from the company who has provided the flights/accommodation but they have assured me there will be a driver waiting to pick me up and I'll get those details shortly.

That is all ;)

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