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APIs declaration for international arrival

Date: 07/05/2013
API declaration and general declartion: 

-The China API (Advanced Passenger Information) regulation has been implemented as of May 1, 2008. All inbound flights must pre-declare immigration.

-Operators must submit the 100% accurate crew and passengers’ manifest to the immigration at least 2 hours prior to the ETA, or 40 minutes prior to the ETA if the inbound flight time is within 2 hours. China immigration would request these documents should be submitted in advance of the proposed flights and kept on file.

-Please take a moment to review the following China immigration requirements of which are applied to API declaration and general declaration.
Crew and passenger detail information listed below must be exactly the same.  

o      Full name (as shown in the passport)
o      Nationality
o      Gender
o      Date of birth
o      Passport number (the one with the China visa)
o      Passport expiration date
o      Party identifier (crew or passenger)

Any incorrect information or delayed declaration will result in a severe fine. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need a copy of the above API declaration format.