Immigration
National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局, NIA)
Use for visa-free entry, transit policies, Arrival Card, accommodation registration and immigration procedures.
Immigration service hotline:
12367
Customs
General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关总署)
Use for declaration thresholds, restricted goods, food and agricultural products and customs procedures.
Customs hotline:
12360
Rail
China Railway (中国国家铁路集团)
Railway 12306 (铁路12306)
Use for train schedules, ticket sales, ticket changes and passenger rules.
Civil aviation
Use the Civil Aviation Administration of China (中国民用航空局, CAAC) and your operating airline for current power-bank rules, baggage restrictions and flight requirements.
Chinese embassies and consulates
Use the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate for visa applications, passport-specific questions and consular requirements.
A final rule for this guide
If this book and an official current rule conflict:
follow the current official rule.
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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.