I will be traveling to China this week for a vacation and I would like to know, from anyone who has been to China for a vacation what is to be expected at Chinese customs? Are the customs agents very strict or is it relatively easy to pass through? Please, serious answers only. I don't have the time or patience for irrelevant answers.
2006-07-29 13:22:20 · 12 answers · asked by Spirit_of_1776 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
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2006-07-29 14:29:38 · update #1
I usually fly to Shanghai (done Beijing once and it was pretty much the same). Show them your passport and VISA (be sure you have a valid visa-- probably you will have a tourist visa) (for obtaining that I suggest using a visa service and not going in person to the consulate). Basically just wait in line they look at the entry form you filled in (you will be needing your address in China to put on the form) and they dont ever talk to me just look at the paper work and wave their hand. I actually have felt them to be a bit rude when passing you through as they dont speak. Then you will collect your baggage and exit. They will check your tags on the bag to be sure they match the ones claim ones you have so keep these handy. it is easy to get through customs.
2006-07-29 16:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by sakeslug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to China last year with school and the customs process was pretty easy. Fill out the card, show them your passport, get a stamp, and go on your way.
Keep it mind, if you are doing any inter-China flying or on the way home even, that they are very thorough when checking your bags. They'll open unopened cans of soda, make you unwrap any presents you have gift wrapped things like that.
Good luck, I had a lot of fun.
2006-07-29 18:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 11:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not that hard to pass through. Make sure your visa (in pasport, you probably got it through the trip you are going with) is all in order, fill out a form, and go. They sometimes check your bags, sometimes not. I had some DVD's once that they looked at to make sure that I did not have anything that was damaging to the governments image. I actually find it easier to go through that customs then the american ones.
2006-07-29 18:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by mike i 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was a bit intimidating. Maybe because I was alone blonde 21yr old. But the rest of the answers are right. Just fill out the card and give them your stuff. They didn't say anything to me just smiled. Maybe because I might have looked scared! have fun!
2006-07-31 00:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by michiganwife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't bring anything forbidden into China you won't have problems, as in every country.
I came into China several times and was never controlled, so don't worry
2006-07-31 01:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by andilindenblatt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chinese are always welcome friends from all over the world.
Don't worry about custom cos they know you are foreign.Do what they tell you to do,that's right!
I am in China.China is a very good country for traveling.
If you come to Chongqing,I can do you a favor.
2006-07-29 15:20:11 · answer #7 · answered by adam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dress smartly - I know one guy was not allowed in because of his hippy clothing and out he goes by the nest flight!
answer in straight forward if any questions is being put to you - say sorry I don't know how to answer this question if you really do not know or understand the question asked
2006-07-29 17:54:33 · answer #8 · answered by Yew Guan T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO !!!!! Don't have time ? And you post a serious question here ???LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be sure to hide your dope in your shoe!!!! ;) The Chinese do NOT joke ! OK ? Your moron attitude can get you put in jail there.
2006-07-29 14:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be open minded.,i am a Filipino and have been workign here for two years.,.,.,and it really make me shock when i first came here.,.,chinese are very friendly on the first meeting at the end.,.,hmmm.,.,not quite good.,.,
they are all liers
2006-07-29 18:51:33 · answer #10 · answered by PArk Clark Homes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋