Planning in advance is crucial when flying into China. With few exceptions, all foreign crew and passengers must hold valid passports and visas prior to arrival in the country.
Since crew and passenger information must be provided in advance to obtain landing permits , Customs, Immigration and Quarantine CIQ officers may not allow you into the country if you arrive without the proper documentation.
Note that Hong Kong and Macau have their own entry regulations and may require additional visas. Obtaining a visa after arriving in China is generally not possible. Crew may be allowed to enter China with other types of visas for example: G — transit, M — business at certain Airports of Entry AOE with prior arrangements.
These airports include but are not limited to:. Apply for the visa as far in advance as possible through the Chinese Embassy, or contact your Jetex representative to obtain the visa for you. In addition, ensure your passport is valid for the entire length of your stay in China. You will need a valid passport, visa for the onward country ies , final destination tickets and confirmed seats on the outbound aircraft.
While these rules generally apply to passengers on confirmed commercial flights, your Jetex representative may be able to apply for a TWOV on your behalf.
