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ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

Your first 72 hours in China.

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DEADLINES FIRST

Complete four checks.

Keep proof and confirm status-related steps with the responsible office.

Hotels usually register guests. Elsewhere, confirm who handles registration, whether it is complete, and what proof to keep. Non-hotel stays are generally registered within 24 hours, but local channels vary.

Next stepAsk your hotel, university, landlord, host, or local authority.
Common failureAssuming it was submitted without checking.
BackupKeep the Chinese address and contact the local office.

Tell your university, employer, host, or sponsor that you arrived. Ask for your first-week tasks.

Next stepRequest deadlines, owners, originals, and an exception contact.
Common failureNot knowing which general instructions apply to you.
BackupAsk one written question at a time and save replies.

Bring your passport to an official carrier. Check SIM compatibility, then test calls, data, and account recovery.

Next stepCompare price, data, term, and cancellation rules.
Common failureAn eSIM-only or locked phone blocks setup.
BackupKeep roaming until the local number works.

Link a supported international card to Alipay or WeChat Pay, then test a real merchant payment. Foreign cards may not work for transfers or every mini-program.

Next stepTest a small payment and read fee or verification messages.
Common failureRelying on one card or wallet.
BackupKeep another card or some cash.
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NEXT

Build your first-month setup.

Choose Work, Student, or Other.

Work route →Student route →Other route →
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