What Happens If You Don't Register Yourself While Travelling In China

Last updated: March 22, 2022 fifteen:30 ET

Latest updates: The Health tab was updated - travel wellness information (Public Wellness Agency of Canada)

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Adventure level

China - Exercise a high degree of caution

Do a loftier degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws.

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Condom and security

COVID-xix - Preventative measures and restrictions

In an try to limit the spread of COVID-nineteen, about governments take implemented preventative measures and restrictions.

These could include:

• curfews, movement restrictions, or lockdowns
• the obligation to article of clothing a face-covering, a surgical or respirator mask in some circumstances
• the obligation to present proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 test upshot to access public and private services and spaces, including transportation, restaurants and cultural sites

Strange authorities might not recognize or accept proof of vaccination issued past Canadian provinces and territories. You may need to obtain a translation, a notarization, an authentication, or the legalization of the document.

Before travelling, verify if specific restrictions or requirements are in effect.

Foreign Representatives in Canada

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Local authorities take put in place invasive security measures in the Xinjiang Uyghur Democratic Region. Chinese authorities are increasingly detaining ethnic and Muslim minorities in the region without due process. At that place are reports of extrajudicial internment and forced labour camps. Family members of Canadian citizens with Chinese citizenship have been detained. You lot may be at gamble of arbitrary detention if you take familial or ethnic ties to the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

The situation in the region is tense and accurate information is hard to obtain. Authorities may impose curfews and restrictions on brusque discover.

• Avert gatherings and demonstrations
• Always carry ID
• Wait a heightened security presence and frequent security checks
• Expect pregnant travel delays
• Follow the instructions of local authorities.

Crime

Petty criminal offense, such every bit pickpocketing, bag snatching and theft of mobile phones and other electronic devices occurs, even during the solar day. Criminals target foreigners, especially in major cities and tourist areas.

• Be vigilant in all crowded locations
• Don't carry large sums of money
• Ensure that your personal property, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times

Niggling crime and sexual harassment can occur on buses and overnight trains.

• Ensure that the railroad train compartment contains packages belonging but to yous and other occupants
• Shop personal property in a safety identify, and don't go out the compartment unattended
• You should securely lock the doors

Serious law-breaking confronting foreigners is relatively rare, but incidents do occur.

In that location is a risk of armed bandit attacks in remote parts of China.

Police presence may be poor around border areas.

Fraud

Credit bill of fare and ATM fraud occurs. Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

• pay careful attention when your cards are existence handled by others
• use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
• avoid using carte readers with an irregular or unusual feature
• cover the keypad with i mitt when entering your PIN
• cheque for whatever unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Apocryphal currency

Counterfeit currency is a pregnant problem in Communist china. Counterfeit bills are widely distributed in local stores, restaurants and taxis. If yous use cash, avoid moneychangers on the street and utilise small bills or exact change.

Scams

Exercise caution in popular tourist areas (particularly in Beijing's Tiananmen Square and Shanghai'south the Bund, East Nanjing Road and People'south Square), where scammers target foreigners.

Scammers may invite you to a nearby establishment for a drink (usually tea or alcohol), a massage or other services. They will then ask you lot to pay an exorbitant bill (up to thousands of dollars), sometimes under threat of injury. In some cases, foreigners were harmed.

Exist cautious of unsolicited requests from strangers to "practice English" or to accompany them to an art gallery, teahouse or an unknown location.

If you've been scammed:

• get to a safety location immediately
• take note, every bit soon equally possible of the name and accost of the facility where you were held; this information is required by police to identify the persons involved and upshot a report
• notify the police and obtain a written report
• call your credit carte company to report the scam; they will likely request a re-create of the constabulary report to abolish the transaction

Phone scams

Foreigners have received calls from scammers claiming to be the police. The caller says that local authorities are investigating them for identity theft or coin-laundering performance and requests a fund transfer to resolve the issue.

Don't send any money in this type of state of affairs.

Since most Chinese use their mobile device as payment method, digital and mobile phone scams are a mutual issue. Y'all should be vigilant if you lot use your smartphone to scan, transfer funds or make payments.

More about overseas fraud

Spiked nutrient and drinks

Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at gamble of sexual assault and robbery.

Cyberspace censorship and cyber security

China blocks access to several websites, social media, search engines and online services within its territory.

You shouldn't await net privacy. Your communications may exist monitored at any time, and authorities may review the content stored or consulted on your electronic devices.

Cyber security while travelling.

Journalism and research

Foreign journalists and other media workers in Communist china face considerable restrictions in the context of their work. The Chinese government may employ measures such as:

• move controls
• physical and electronic surveillance
• public smear campaigns
• delaying or refusing renewals of press cards and visas
• intimidation and harassment.

There are cases of foreign journalist arrests on national security violations.

You lot should be particularly vigilant if researching or reporting on subjects disquisitional of or sensitive to the government and in areas such as Tibet or Xinjiang.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations are illegal without prior approving from the Chinese government.

If you participate in or are witness to a demonstration, you may exist discipline to scrutiny and severe legal action. Foreign journalists have also been intimidated and detained for reporting on demonstrations.

Yous should exist peculiarly vigilant in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Tibet Autonomous Region.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and big gatherings are taking place
• Don't flick or take pictures of demonstrations
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

More nigh mass gatherings (big-scale events)

Route condom

Road conditions and road safety tin can vary profoundly throughout the country. Drivers oftentimes don't respect the rules of the road, and traffic laws are non consistently enforced.

Be cautious when crossing streets, every bit drivers don't e'er give pedestrians and cyclists the right of way.

Public transportation

China has an all-encompassing passenger train organisation, including high-speed trains. You must present a passport to purchase a ticket and to board the train.

Taxis

Taxis are available in major cities and are easier to obtain at hotels or taxi stands. Self-drive (rental), chauffeur-driven cars and ride-sharing services are also bachelor in major cities.

Most taxi drivers don't speak English nor French and volition sometimes avoid picking upwardly foreigners to avoid the inconvenience of clients who don't speak Chinese. You should arrange for a person to write out your destination in Chinese characters before you go.

Taxi, motorcycle and pedicab drivers sometimes overcharge clients, especially at airports. They may also attempt to requite you apocryphal currency.

To minimize the risk of being overcharged:

• use only reputable taxis
• avert unlicensed "blackness taxis"
• do not agree to multiple passengers
• negotiate fares before entering the taxi, and/or request that the taxi commuter use the meter
• request that the driver provides you with a receipt or "fapiao"
• request that the driver removes your luggage from the trunk before paying the fare

Marine transportation

Ferry accidents have occurred in Prc.

• Exercise circumspection when using marine transportation
• Always use available safety equipment, such equally life jackets and seatbelts
• Don't board ferries that announced overloaded or unseaworthy.

Air travel

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international prophylactic standards.

Full general information nigh foreign domestic airlines

Trekking

If you intend on engaging in trekking activities:

• never do and so alone and always rent an experienced guide from a reputable company
• buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation
• ensure that your concrete condition is practiced enough to run into the challenges of your activity
• ensure that you are properly equipped and well informed well-nigh weather and other conditions that may pose a chance
• inform a family unit member or friend of your itinerary, including when you expect to be back to military camp
• know the symptoms of astute altitude sickness, which tin can be fatal
• obtain detailed information on trekking routes before setting out and do not venture off marked trails or slopes

Piracy

Pirate attacks and armed robbery against ships occur in coastal waters, and in some cases, farther out at body of water. Mariners should accept appropriate precautions.

Live piracy written report - International Maritime Bureau'southward Piracy Reporting Centre

Tensions on Korean Peninsula

Tensions on the neighbouring Korean Peninsula could escalate with little notice, and the security situation could deteriorate suddenly.

Tensions may increase before, during and after Due north Korean nuclear and missile tests, military exercises or equally the result of incidents or armed forces activities at or most the inter-Korean edge.

Monitor developments, remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities. We strongly recommend that you annals with the Registration of Canadians Away service to receive the latest updates.

Registration of Canadians Abroad

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Entry and exit requirements

COVID-xix - Entry, go out and transit restrictions and requirements

Nearly governments have implemented special entry and go out restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19.

Foreign authorities might not recognize or accept proof of vaccination issued by Canadian provinces and territories. You may need to obtain a translation, a notarization, an hallmark, or the legalization of the certificate.

Before travelling, verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any restrictions or requirements related to this situation.

Restrictions imposed could include:

• entry and go out bans, particularly for non-citizens and non-residents
• quarantines of xiv days or more upon arrival, some in designated facilities, at your own cost
• quarantines before your planned difference if you lot exam positive for COVID-19, resulting in a delayed departure
• health screenings and certificates as well every bit proof of acceptable travel health insurance
• edge and airport closures
• flight suspensions to/from certain destinations, and in some cases, all destinations
• suspensions or reductions of other international transportation options

Boosted restrictions can be imposed suddenly. Airlines can also append or reduce flights without observe. Your travel plans may exist severely disrupted, making it hard for you to return abode. Consider even your transit points, as transit rules are in place in many destinations.

• Monitor the media for the latest data
• Contact your airline or bout operator to determine if the state of affairs will disrupt your travel plans
• Contact the nearest strange diplomatic function for information on destination-specific restrictions

You should non depend on the Government of Canada for assistance to modify your travel plans.

Useful links

• Travel restrictions and health requirements - United nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Air Send Clan (IATA)
• Strange Representatives in Canada

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if y'all do not encounter your destination's entry or exit requirements.

Nosotros have obtained the information on this folio from the Chinese regime. Information technology tin can, withal, change at whatever time.

Verify this information with the Strange Representatives in Canada.

Passport

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before yous travel, check with your transportation visitor about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the land's entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry into China.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may employ.

Official travel

Passport with "Ten" gender identifier

While the Government of Canada bug passports with an "Ten" gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. Yous might face up entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the "X" gender identifier. Before you get out, check with the closest strange representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Visas

Tourist visa: Required
Business visa: Required
Educatee visa: Required
Working visa: Required

Ensure that you lot utilize for the proper type of visa for the specific purpose of your trip.

Thoroughly review all data available regarding the visa-issuance process.

Pay particular attention to the length of stay permitted after each entry on your Chinese visa. Overstaying can lead to fines and administrative detention.

Transit without visa and visa-free stays

While you may be eligible for a visa on inflow, there is no guarantee that it will be granted. You lot should obtain a visa before travelling to Prc.

Yous may exist eligible for a visa on arrival if you are:

• transiting betwixt ii international destinations
• visiting sure areas for short periods
• visiting certain areas as office of an organized tour or travelling in a group

Contact the nearest Chinese diplomatic or consular role for more information on visa exemptions.

Visa application outside of Canada

If you use for a visa outside of Canada, cheque with the Chinese diplomatic mission or consulate nearest you to make sure that information technology problems visas to Canadians.

If you are already travelling or living in China, contact the Foreigners Entry and Go out Administration Department of the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) for visa information.

Visiting Hong Kong and Macao

Obtain a visa assuasive multiple entries if yous plan to travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland People's republic of china.

Applying for visas for mainland china in Hong Kong - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Hong Kong

Proof of onward travel

Be prepared to testify proof of onward travel, including all of the documents you need to enter your side by side destination.

Fingerprints

Chinese immigration officials volition have and retain the fingerprints of Canadians betwixt fourteen and 70 years onetime upon their entry into the country. Some exceptions may utilize.

Screening of digital devices

Border officials may review the content stored or consulted on your electronic devices, particularly at edge crossings betwixt mainland China and Hong Kong.

Residency registration

All foreigners (tourists, visitors and long-term residents) must register their identify of residence with the local public security bureau inside 24 hours of arrival.

If you're staying in a hotel, registration is usually washed as office of the check-in process. Those staying with family or friends in a private domicile must annals themselves. Failure to do so tin can result in fines and or detention. Bear proof of your registration.

Foreigners holding Z, X or J-one visas must as well use for a residence permit, within 30 days of entry, from the Exit and Entry Section of the local public security bureau.

Health entry requirements

Medical tests, including a exam for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, might be required to annals and renew residency permits for stays of more than six months. Local authorities may not corroborate your work/residence permit application if you obtain an HIV-positive examination upshot. You may also be subject to termination of employment and displacement.

Yellowish fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Exit bans

Chinese government may place an exit ban on specific individuals to prevent them from leaving the country. An exit ban can relate to investigations into an private, their family or an employer, and in criminal and civil matters, including business concern disputes.

Yous may non be aware that authorities have placed an exit ban on you until you try to leave the country. It is hard to obtain data on bans from Chinese authorities.

If you're unable to leave the country because of an leave ban, consult a lawyer and contact the closest office of the Authorities of Canada.

Tibet and Tibetan autonomous prefectures

Y'all must obtain a let and be taking function in an organized tour to travel to Tibet. Contact a reputable travel agency, either within or outside of People's republic of china, for more than data on these requirements. Chinese government occasionally suspend issuing permits to foreigners. Where possible, make full payment for travel conditional upon a travel permit existence secured while noting that changes in Tibet's security situation tin can impact travel and related government policies at any time.

Chinese government occasionally deny tourist entry to Tibetan autonomous prefectures in Sichuan and Qinghai. Contact a reputable travel agency earlier travelling to these regions.

Children and travel

Learn about travel with children.

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Health

Related Travel Health Notices

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably six weeks before you lot travel.

Vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Exist sure that your routine vaccines, every bit per your province or territory, are upward-to-date regardless of your travel destination.

Some of these vaccines include: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Vaccines to Consider

You may be at hazard for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health professional person virtually which ones are correct for you.

COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through aerosol in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-nineteen vaccine series forth with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Show shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing astringent illness, hospitalization and expiry from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, y'all may nonetheless be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of beingness infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

For destination entry and exit requirements, including for COVID-nineteen vaccination requirements, please check the Entry/exit requirements tab.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health intendance professional person before travelling to make sure you are fairly protected confronting COVID-nineteen.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver spread through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a illness of the liver spread through claret or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may exist exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.

Flu

Seasonal influenza occurs worldwide. The influenza season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and twelvemonth round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is acquired by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Get the influenza shot.

Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection that tin cause swelling of the encephalon. Information technology is spread past the bite of an infected mosquito. Adventure is low for about travellers. Vaccination should be considered for those who may be exposed to mosquito bites (eastward.g., spending a large amount of fourth dimension outdoors) while travelling in regions with risk of Japanese encephalitis.

Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Information technology can spread quickly from person to person by directly contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at take a chance of being infected with information technology when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to brand sure you lot are fully protected against measles.

Rabies

Rabies is a mortiferous disease spread to humans through a seize with teeth, scratch or lick from an infected animal. Vaccination should exist considered for travellers going to areas where rabies exists and who have a loftier risk of exposure (e.g., are children, have an occupational take a chance, or in shut contact with animals, including free roaming dogs in communities).

Tick-borne encephalitis

Run a risk

• Tick-borne encephalitis is present in some areas of this country.
• Information technology is a viral illness that affects the cardinal nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
• It is spread to humans past the bite of infected ticks or when yous consume unpasteurized milk products.

Recommendation

• Vaccination should be considered for those who may be exposed to ticks during outdoor activities.
• A vaccine confronting TBE does be but is merely available in countries where the disease is present.
• Learn more than on what you tin do to preclude tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)?

Yellow Fever - Country Entry Requirements

Xanthous fever is a affliction caused by a flavivirus from the seize with teeth of an infected mosquito.

Travellers go vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

Risk

• There is no risk of xanthous fever in this land.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or accept transited through an drome of a country where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is non recommended.
• Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a wellness care professional.
• Contact a designated Xanthous Fever Vaccination Centre well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.

Near Yellow Fever

Xanthous Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada
* It is important to note that country entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination(s) you volition be visiting to verify any boosted entry requirements.

Food/H2o

Food and Water-borne Diseases

Travellers to any destination in the globe can develop travellers' diarrhea from consuming contaminated water or food.

In some areas in Eastern asia, nutrient and water tin can also carry diseases similar cholera, hepatitis A, schistosomiasis and typhoid. Practise condom food and water precautions while travelling in East asia. Remember: Boil it, cook it, skin it, or exit it!

Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis can be spread to humans through freshwater sources contaminated by blood flukes (tiny worms). The eggs of the worms can cause stomach illnesses similar diarrhea and cramps or urinary issues. Adventure is generally low for most travellers. Avoid pond in freshwater sources (lakes, rivers, ponds). There is no vaccine available for schistosomiasis.

Travellers' diarrhea

• Travellers' diarrhea is the almost common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
• Hazard of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and h2o precautions.
• The near important handling for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid

Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated nutrient or water. Risk is higher amidst children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long menstruum of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.

Insects

Insects and Affliction

In some areas in Eastern asia, certain insects carry and spread diseases like chikungunya, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, Lyme illness, malaria, tick-borne encephalitis, and Zika virus.

Travellers are advised to have precautions against bites.

Chikungunya

There is currently a chance of chikungunya in this country. Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected musquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the articulation pain tin can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is a viral affliction that typically causes fever, bleeding under the pare, and hurting. Hazard is generally low for most travellers. Information technology is spread to humans though contact with infected animal blood or actual fluids, or from a tick seize with teeth. Protect yourself from tick bites and avoid animals. There is no vaccine available for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

Dengue

• In this country, dengue is a chance to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
• Dengue can cause influenza-similar symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to astringent dengue, which can exist fatal.
• The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of take chances also varies between regions in a country and tin can depend on the pinnacle in the region.
• Mosquitoes conveying dengue typically bite during the daytime, specially around sunrise and sunset.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or medication that protects confronting dengue.

Malaria

Malaria

• There is a limited risk of malaria in this country.
• Malaria is a serious and occasionally fatal disease that is spread by the bite of an infected musquito. In that location is no vaccine against malaria.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites. This includes roofing up, using insect repellent and staying in enclosed, air-conditioned accommodations. Yous may also consider pre-treating vesture and travel gear with insecticides and sleeping under an insecticide-treated bednet.

Animals

Animals and Illness

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats. Some infections constitute in some areas in East asia, like avian influenza and rabies, can exist shared betwixt humans and animals.

Avian Flu

At that place take been human cases of avian flu in this land.

Avian flu is a viral infection that can spread quickly and easily amongst birds. In rare cases, it tin infect people.

Protect yourself:

• avoid high risk areas such as poultry farms and alive animal markets
• avoid areas where poultry may be slaughtered
• avoid contact with birds (live or dead)
• avoid surfaces that may have bird debris or secretions on them
• ensure all poultry dishes, including eggs, are well cooked

Person-to-Person

Person-to-Person Infections

Crowded conditions can increment your risk of certain illnesses. Remember to launder your easily often and exercise proper cough and sneeze etiquette to avoid colds, the flu and other illnesses.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV are spread through blood and actual fluids; practise safer sex.

Hand, pes and oral fissure disease

Manus, foot, and mouth affliction is a common viral illness that mainly affects infants and children.  Travellers are at increased chance if visiting or living in overcrowded conditions.  There is no vaccine or medication that protects against this disease.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an infection caused past bacteria and usually affects the lungs.

For most travellers the hazard of tuberculosis is low.

Travellers who may be at loftier risk while travelling in regions with take chances of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a wellness care professional.

High-take a chance travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.

Medical services and facilities

COVID-19 - Testing facilities

Consult the following links to find out where you can get a COVID-19 exam:

Local COVID-19 testing facilities - Government of China (in Mandarin only)

Medical care is widely available in urban areas merely not in remote areas. Ask doctors and dentists to apply sterilized equipment. Medical intendance in clinics offering international standard services to foreigners is much more expensive. Payment is expected at the time of service.

Medical evacuation can exist very expensive and you lot may need information technology in instance of serious affliction or injury.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and infirmary stays.

Travel wellness and condom

Altitude sickness

Tibet, Qinghai, western Sichuan and parts of Xinjiang are situated at altitudes exceeding 3,000 metres. Acute mount sickness may occur at high altitudes.

Know the symptoms of astute distance sickness, which can be fatal.

Keep in Heed...

The conclusion to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Exist prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same every bit in Canada. Pack a travel health kit, specially if yous volition be travelling away from major city centres.

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Laws and culture

Y'all must bide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how nosotros can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Criminal proceedings

If you are suspected of a crime, Chinese authorities can prevent you from leaving China (by withholding your passport or applying an exit ban) or may detain you for up to 37 days without charges.

Detention during the investigative period earlier charges are laid is common and can exist lengthy. Some defence lawyers may be reluctant to have cases involving foreigners.

Consult a Canadian government office in China if yous feel such difficulty.

Consult our Arrest and detention page and our Overview of the criminal constabulary system in China for more data.

Death penalty

Chinese authorities apply, sometimes arbitrarily, the capital punishment for both violent and non-violent crimes, including for serious drug offences.

Drugs

Penalties for possession, apply, production or trafficking of illegal drugs, including cannabis, are astringent. Convicted offenders can await heavy fines, jail sentences or the death penalty. These laws are strictly enforced and apply to persons fourteen years and older. Penalties tin be assigned arbitrarily.

Local authorities acquit random drug tests (urine or pilus). Law have raided nightclubs and bars and subjected patrons to on-the-spot drug testing.

Based on positive drug test results, regime can prosecute drugs crimes regardless of where or when drugs were consumed. This applies to drugs consumed legally in a foreign country before entering China.

Useful links

• Booze, drugs and travel
• Cannabis and international travel

Identification

Police deport out random checks, and failure to produce proper identification could potentially lead to fines or detention.

• Carry adequate identification, such every bit a passport and valid visa or residence permit, at all times
• Keep a photocopy of your passport in case of its loss or seizure

If your passport is lost or stolen, visit the nearest police station or Public Security Bureau to study the incident and obtain information on the visa replacement procedure.

If y'all renew your passport while you are in Cathay, you must annals your new passport with the authorities promptly. If you fail to do then, you may exist fined.

Endangering national security

Chinese government may define certain behaviours and activities as "endangering national security" that would not be considered as such in Canada. This could include activities that occurred outside of Prc. If you are suspected of endangering national security, you will be subject to questioning.

Chinese government may detain you lot for upwardly to 6 months before you are formally arrested. Note that admission to legal representation is frequently denied in the initial stages of a national security case, and trials often have place in airtight court.

If y'all are detained, you should immediately request access to a lawyer and asking notification of the nearest Canadian diplomatic mission. Canadian diplomatic missions can provide you or your family with a list of lawyers.

If yous previously occupied a position that was in any fashion affiliated with the authorities of China and left your position without receiving authorization or without following formal procedures, yous may be considered a defector past Chinese authorities.

This can be the case regardless of the seniority of the position you lot occupied, fifty-fifty if you left this position a long time agone and you did non handle sensitive or classified materials. Authorities may detain you lot even if you take previously travelled to or resided in China without issue.

Consult a Chinese criminal lawyer to understand how this may utilize to you.

Bans and Sanctions

The Chinese authorities may ban or sanction entities or individuals for deportment, including oral or written statements, and associations with entities that are critical of:

• the Chinese Communist Political party
• the Chinese authorities
• Chinese leaders and policies

The Authorities of the People's Republic of Cathay does non publicize a list of banned or sanctioned entities or individuals, and the implementation of bans or sanctions remains vague. The effect on individuals associated with banned or sanctioned entities is unknown.

Information technology could include:

• a ban on travel to Cathay, Hong Kong and Macau
• freezing of assets
• prohibition of business organisation or association with Chinese citizens and organizations

If you believe you may exist subject of a ban or sanctions, consult a lawyer and contact the closest part of the Regime of Canada.

Political activities

There are astringent restrictions on political activities, including participating in public protests or sending private electronic messages critical of the government.

Participants may be detained, and future travel to People's republic of china may be restricted past Chinese authorities.

Non-Governmental Organizations activities

Activities conducted past foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are strictly regulated and scrutinized in China.

If y'all plan to work or volunteer for an NGO in China, ensure the organization is properly registered and that you possess the right visa for the activities you program to perform.

Religious activities

There are restrictions on sure religious activities, such as preaching, distributing literature and associating with unapproved religious groups, including some Christian, Buddhist and Muslim organizations.

Chinese law as well prohibits overseas not-governmental organizations from engaging in or sponsoring religious activities.

The Falun Gong motion is banned in China. Participants in Falun Gong activities or Falun Gong-related demonstrations are subject to legal activeness that may include detention, arrest, imprisonment and deportation.

Facial recognition and apply of video surveillance (CCTV)

Law enforcement agencies in China widely rely on facial recognition technology and video surveillance to police, monitor and control illegal or restricted activities, including participation in demonstrations.

Privacy rights may differ essentially from Canadian standards. You should presume that local authorities accept admission to your biometrics equally soon as you lot enter the country.

Military machine installations

Travel nearly military installations is restricted. Photography of military machine installations or government buildings is prohibited, and offenders may be detained, arrested and imprisoned.

Seek permission from local authorities before taking photographs.

Gambling

Gambling and the promotion of gambling activities are illegal in mainland China.

Surrogacy

Commercial surrogacy is illegal in People's republic of china, and surrogacy arrangements are non legally recognized.

If yous're planning to visit China for the purpose of commissioning surrogacy arrangements, you should consider the potential challenges involved in pursuing international surrogacy and seek specialist legal advice on Chinese and Canadian laws prior to making any arrangements.

The Embassy of Canada to Cathay can't provide recommendations on surrogacy arrangements.

Prohibited or controlled items

In that location are absolute prohibitions confronting the importation of artillery, drugs and establish or fauna products that could carry affliction or pests. In that location are also restrictions on the entry of printed fabric, flick, photos, videotapes, and CDs considered detrimental to China'due south interests.

Drones

Importation and apply of drones are subject to strict regulation. Contact the Civil Aviation Administration of China to consult the rules regarding registration and utilise of drones.

Importing pets

If you intend to reside in China, be advised that yous tin can only import one pet (canis familiaris or cat) per person.

A Canadian beast health inspection certificate and vaccination certificate should be stamped by your local Animate being Health Office of the Canadian Nutrient Inspection Agency.

Animals without the proper documentation will exist held in quarantine at the port of arrival and could be euthanized if the proper documentation is not provided.

Animate being Health Part - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Getting married in China

Marriages that are legally performed in China are unremarkably valid in Canada. Chinese civil authorities don't perform marriages between two foreigners. If y'all plan to get married in China, yous should contact the nearest Chinese diplomatic representative in Canada to ostend the requirements.

Marriage overseas

LGBTQ2 travellers

Chinese law does non prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex.

Nonetheless, some prejudice notwithstanding exists against LGBTQ2 communities, and authorities sometimes censor social media content on LGBTQ2-related topics.

General rubber data and advice for LGBTQ2 travellers away

Driving

Canadian and international driving licences are non recognized in China. Y'all must hold a foreigner residence let and meet local requirements to obtain a Chinese driver's licence.

Penalties for drinking and driving are severe. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.02%. If a police officeholder suspects you of drinking and driving, they could confiscate your driver's licence on the spot. If you're bedevilled, y'all can expect heavy fines and jail.

Strange drivers involved in an accident face harsh penalties. If you're suspected of beingness responsible for road accidents, police officers can detain you until their case is airtight, which tin take years.

Carefully consider the implications of driving in China.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is non legally recognized in China.

If local authorities consider you a citizen of China, they may refuse to grant you lot access to Canadian consular services. This will prevent us from providing you with those services.

You should always travel using your valid Canadian passport and present yourself as Canadian to foreign authorities at all times to minimize this risk. If you enter Communist china on a Chinese passport or identity card, the Chinese government will commonly not permit the Diplomatic mission of Canada to provide y'all with consular assistance.

If you're a Canadian of Chinese origin travelling to China, you lot may be asked to provide your Chinese name past edge authorities. Ensure that you lot are well informed well-nigh Chinese law and practices relating to the decision and loss of Chinese citizenship, including cancelling a household register (hukou) and applying to renounce Chinese citizenship. Contact the nearest Chinese diplomatic or consular office for more details.

Canadian children born to at least one parent who is a Chinese citizen may be deemed Chinese citizens under China's Nationality Constabulary. Chinese authorities may non recognize the child'due south Canadian citizenship, and the family unit may be subject to family planning regulations.

General information for travellers with dual citizenship

Doing business in China

Canadian concern travellers have been detained and had their passport confiscated as a consequence of business disputes with their Chinese counterparts.

Seek legal advice from professionals in China, as well as in Canada, before proceeding with business agreements or arrangements. Ensure that all documents are translated so that conditions, terms and limitations are understood. Disputes are often costly and prolonged, and yous may be subject to a travel ban restricting you from leaving the country until the affair is resolved.

There have been incidents involving foreigners being held against their volition at their workplace. These incidents, which can exist accompanied past threats of violence, are oftentimes the upshot of other companies or disgruntled employees attempting to resolve business organisation and employment disputes.

Doing concern in China

Teaching

There are many teaching opportunities in People's republic of china. Notwithstanding, make sure you are well informed before signing a contract. Ensure that the contract specifies the maximum number of classroom hours per day and per week, maximum workdays per week, and vacation periods.

Canadians teaching in Red china, particularly at newly established private secondary schools and private English training centres, have frequently institute their employers unable or unwilling to laurels contract terms or assist in obtaining Chinese employment visas and other permits required for foreigners to teach lawfully in Prc.

If yous're travelling to China to piece of work or written report, you may be required to possess medical insurance (coverage of 400,000 renminbi). Verify this stipulation with the school or employer before arriving in People's republic of china.

It is illegal to work on a tourist (L) visa or a working (Z) visa linked to a visitor other than your employer. Canadian citizens have been detained and forced to leave the country for working illegally.

Studying

Learn near studying abroad if y'all plan to study or acquit research in People's republic of china.

Studying away

Money

The currency is the renminbi (RMB). The basic unit of currency is the yuan.

Counterfeit renminbi are relatively mutual. It is illegal to use strange currency. Exchange foreign currency at officially approved facilities only.

Generally, just international hotels and some larger shops have international credit cards. Some Chinese banks will provide cash advances using credit carte accounts, merely they may accuse for the service. It is possible to use depository financial institution cards to draw on your Canadian bank account at an increasing number of ATMs, especially in urban areas. Credit cards are non always accepted, and the availability of ATMs is limited outside major cities.

Upon entering or leaving Mainland china, you must brand a declaration to customs if you travel with or more USD five 000, 20 000 RMB or the equivalent in other currencies. The sum can exist in cash, cheques, money orders, traveller's cheques or any other convertible assets.

A permit issued by a local depository financial institution may besides be required to exit Mainland china with sums superior to USD 5 000. Make sure you comply with greenbacks control regulations.

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Natural disasters and climate

Typhoons and monsoons

The typhoon and monsoon (rainy) season extends from April to October. Typhoons ordinarily occur forth the southern and eastern coasts. During this period, even small storms tin can quickly develop into major typhoons.

Flooding is common in cardinal, western and southern Communist china, specially areas bordering the Yangtze River. Seasonal flooding and landslides tin can hamper overland travel and reduce the provision of essential services. Roads may become impassable and bridges damaged.

If you decide to travel to China during the typhoon and monsoon flavor:

• know that you expose yourself to serious safety risks
• exist prepared to change your travel plans on short notice, including cutting brusque or cancelling your trip
• stay informed of the latest regional weather condition forecasts
• carry emergency contact information for your airline or tour operator
• follow the communication and instructions of local government

Useful links

• China Meteorological Assistants
• Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones and monsoons
• Large-calibration emergencies abroad

Air pollution

Air pollution can be severe beyond much of China.

Some cities maintain air pollution alert systems. During periods of severe air pollution, await schoolhouse closures, outdoor outcome cancellations, car usage limitations and transportation disruptions.

Monitor air pollution levels, which modify apace.

During periods of high pollution:

• limit your activities outdoors
• monitor local media
• follow the instructions of local regime.

Air pollution in China – World Air Quality Index

Seismic activity

China is located in an active seismic zone and is decumbent to earthquakes.

Familiarize yourself with the security measures in place at your accommodations while in China. In the event of an earthquake, pay careful attention to all official warnings and follow evacuation orders issued by the Regime of Communist china. Aftershocks could occur.

What to do during an convulsion

Avalanches and landslides

In mountainous regions, avalanches and landslides present a adventure and have resulted in fatalities.

The Karakoram and Khunjerab Laissez passer routes in Xinjiang can be hazardous due to landslides.

Monitor local media and conditions forecasts and follow the communication of local regime.

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Need help?

Local services

Emergency services

In case of emergency, dial:

• police: 110
• medical assist: 120
• firefighters: 119
• roadside assist: 112

Consular assistance

The Consulate Full general of Canada in Shanghai will be temporarily closed March 23 to 25, 2022.

Beijing - Embassy of Canada

Street AccostConsular Section, 19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Commune, Beijing 100600, ChinaTelephone86 (10) 5139-4000Fax86 (10) 5139-4448Emailbeijing.consular@international.gc.caNet www.red china.gc.caServices Passport Services Available Twitter @CanadaChinaConsular districtBeijing, Tianjin, Gansu, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Shandong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Xizang (Tibet), Henan and Hebei.Other social mediaWeibo - Canada to Prc

Chongqing - Consulate General of Canada

Street AddressRoom 1705, Metropolitan Tower, Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing 400010, ChinaTelephone86 (23) 6373-8007Fax86 (23) 6373-8026Emailchonqg@international.gc.caInternet www.china.gc.caTwitter @CanadaChinaConsular districtChongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.Other social mediaWeibo - Canada to China

Guangzhou - Consulate General of Canada

Street Address26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower i, 385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China, 510620Telephone86 (20) 8611-6100Fax86 (20) 8611-6196Emailguangzhou.consular@international.gc.caInternet world wide web.china.gc.caServices Passport Services Bachelor Twitter @CanadaChinaConsular districtGuangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan and Hainan.Other social mediaWeibo - Canada to Mainland china

Shanghai - Consulate General of Canada

Street AccostECO Metropolis Building, eighth floor, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu - Jing An District, Shanghai, 200040, Mainland chinaPhone86 (21) 3279-2800Fax86 (21) 3279-2801Emailshanghai.consular@international.gc.caInternet world wide web.china.gc.caServices Passport Services Available Twitter @CanadaChinaConsular districtJiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Hubei and the city of Shanghai.Other social mediaWeibo - Canada to China

For emergency consular assistance, telephone call the nearest Canadian government office and follow the instructions. At whatsoever time, you may likewise contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

Disclaimer

The conclusion to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians away very seriously and provide apparent and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable yous to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for data only. While we make every effort to requite you lot right data, information technology is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of whatsoever kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does non assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connexion to the information provided.

If yous need consular assistance while abroad, we will brand every attempt to help you. However, there may exist constraints that will limit the ability of the Authorities of Canada to provide services.

Learn more nearly consular services.

Source: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/china

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