Current China Entry policy
May 26, 2023, 1:36 am
#2926
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,318
Well I've never run into this limit myself and I just checked my account status and it definitely says unverified (待核验).
May 26, 2023, 10:51 am
#2927
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 748
I was in China last week and purchased exactly three train tickets via trip.com, not knowing there was any sort of limit so I guess I got lucky.
May 26, 2023, 4:34 pm
#2928
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3,099
I am talking about purchasing for myself using my own account on 12306.
There may have been some grandfathering of old 12306 accounts on the verification requirement, but I had to re-set my account recently because of a new passport number. And last month 12306 certainly blocked me from buying a fourth ticket until my passport was first verified.
There may have been some grandfathering of old 12306 accounts on the verification requirement, but I had to re-set my account recently because of a new passport number. And last month 12306 certainly blocked me from buying a fourth ticket until my passport was first verified.
May 27, 2023, 1:54 am
#2929
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,318
I am talking about purchasing for myself using my own account on 12306.
There may have been some grandfathering of old 12306 accounts on the verification requirement, but I had to re-set my account recently because of a new passport number. And last month 12306 certainly blocked me from buying a fourth ticket until my passport was first verified.
There may have been some grandfathering of old 12306 accounts on the verification requirement, but I had to re-set my account recently because of a new passport number. And last month 12306 certainly blocked me from buying a fourth ticket until my passport was first verified.
I just logged onto 12306 and it appears that you can change your ID number at any time (perhaps because it is unverified).
May 27, 2023, 1:55 am
#2930
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,318
The limit applies regardless of whether you're purchasing direct from 12306 or through ctrip (they're simply acting as an agent between you and 12306).
May 27, 2023, 2:08 am
#2931
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,234
My passport is due to expire next year so I'll get to find out what happens then. I'm hoping to be able to keep my current account, surely there is a way to update the ID number without abandoning the account (though it may involve a visit to a train station somewhere).
I just logged onto 12306 and it appears that you can change your ID number at any time (perhaps because it is unverified).
I just logged onto 12306 and it appears that you can change your ID number at any time (perhaps because it is unverified).
May 27, 2023, 2:11 am
#2932
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,064
May 27, 2023, 3:49 am
#2934
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May 27, 2023, 8:35 pm
#2935
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,234
I think it’s only foreigners on Residence Permits with over 6 months until expiry and foreigners with Permanent Residency who are allowed to register, but not 100% sure.
Pre Covid I also registered for this at the Futian crossing which didn’t require me to be leaving or entering China like the airport registrations do so it was a nice choice if you’re in Shenzhen for a few days and want to get it done.
May 28, 2023, 8:48 pm
#2936
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,318
That plus the fact that my mobile number is currently verified in the account and I recall going through an ordeal to get it into that state many years ago.
May 29, 2023, 4:56 am
#2937
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.9MM
Posts: 6,366
You can only register upon entry. I did it at PVG terminal 2 where you register before getting your passport stamped. At T1 I believe the registration is after the stamping. Just ask the guards they’ll tell you where to go.
I think it’s only foreigners on Residence Permits with over 6 months until expiry and foreigners with Permanent Residency who are allowed to register, but not 100% sure.
Pre Covid I also registered for this at the Futian crossing which didn’t require me to be leaving or entering China like the airport registrations do so it was a nice choice if you’re in Shenzhen for a few days and want to get it done.
I think it’s only foreigners on Residence Permits with over 6 months until expiry and foreigners with Permanent Residency who are allowed to register, but not 100% sure.
Pre Covid I also registered for this at the Futian crossing which didn’t require me to be leaving or entering China like the airport registrations do so it was a nice choice if you’re in Shenzhen for a few days and want to get it done.
Thanks for that...I now remember when I last registered at PEK...believe it was after passport control on arrival.
Will definitely try next week....if Beijing is accepting this already also...
May 30, 2023, 12:10 am
#2938
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,234
I’m gonna re-enter in a few days at Kowloon West so will test it and see if it’s working there. If not, I’ll try and register again, this time in Shenzhen, hopefully Futian has their registration center open.
May 31, 2023, 12:58 am
#2939
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CRK MNL
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,289
Are there new updates on the entry rules to China?
May 31, 2023, 1:18 am
#2940
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,064
Echannel is well worth the effort because it saves you a boatload of time on each entry and exit.
You can only apply for it upon entry. Bring all documents you might need with you. I believe normal visas are now okay, but they must be valid for at least six months.
For your first post-Covid entry, plan on 90 minutes. The fingerprinting drill is a serious time suck. But, the staff is quite friendly, and they will let you into the country.
You can only apply for it upon entry. Bring all documents you might need with you. I believe normal visas are now okay, but they must be valid for at least six months.
For your first post-Covid entry, plan on 90 minutes. The fingerprinting drill is a serious time suck. But, the staff is quite friendly, and they will let you into the country.