Immigration Paperwork for Transit Exit: how it works in China — first-hand
Short answer
Russian citizens can utilize the 24/144-hour visa-free transit by completing an online arrival card or QR code form before flight if exiting the airport. Ensure you hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country to facilitate entry at passport control.
From real experience
Russian citizens can utilize the 24/144-hour visa-free transit in China (e.g., Guangzhou CAN, Chengdu TFU).
To exit into the city during a long layover, complete the arrival card/electronic form at the immigration area, specify any nearby hotel as temporary accommodation, and state the purpose as transit/holiday. Ensure you have your onward ticket to a third country ready. If transit is international with thru-checked baggage, leave hand luggage at airport storage.
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Portable battery-powered fans are generally permitted in carry-on luggage for flights transiting through China.
When transiting: if remaining in the sterile transit area, no arrival card is required. If exiting the airport into the city, an arrival card must be filed (can be done 24 hours in advance via the '12367' app or Alipay mini-app).
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For transit through China, if the passenger needs to exit the transit area (e.g., to change terminals or collect luggage), a QR code/Health Declaration must be completed in advance.
Failure to do so will require completing documentation at the terminal, causing delays at passport control.
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Transit via China: 1. If exiting the airport or changing terminals, passengers must fill out an online Arrival Card and receive a QR code before flight.
2. This applies to both China and Vietnam arrival requirements.
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Transit through China for passengers wishing to leave the airport requires completing an Arrival/Departure card.
Electronic QR forms are increasingly used. Passengers remaining strictly in the transit zone do not need to fill out these forms.