Shanghai Travel Guide - Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Plan your trip with this Shanghai Pudong International Airport travel guide, featuring China's entry requirements, airport facilities, and essential travel tips.
Overview
Description
✈️ Cebu Pacific operates flights between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport Terminal 2) and Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3) 4 times weekly.
Guide & Travel Requirements
General Guidelines
Shanghai Travel Requirements
Passport and visa
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of entry and has at least one blank page.
- Philippine passport holders must obtain a visa to visit Shanghai, China.
- For non-Philippine passport holders, please check here if you'll need a visa: Cebu Pacific TravelDoc
China Digital Arrival Card
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The China Digital Arrival Card (CDAC) is an online form that replaces the traditional paper-based arrival card for international travelers entering China.
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This is free of charge and can be submitted within 3 days before arrival.
Travel restrictions in Shanghai
As per the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), only power banks with 3C certification are allowed for flights within China.
- Please be advised that only 3C-certified power banks are allowed on domestic flights within China.
- While this restriction applies for domestic flights or travel within China, we still recommend carrying a 3C-certified power bank when entering the country.
- Check for the encircled "CCC" marking on your power bank. The logo should not be a sticker.
Learn more about power bank specifications here: Power Bank Limitations on Cebu Pacific Flights
Arriving in Shanghai
Immigration:
- Follow the signs to proceed to the immigration counters.
- Present your passport and visa (if applicable), along with the QR code of your completed China Digital Arrival Card (if you're a foreign citizen).
Claiming Baggage:
- After immigration, proceed to claim your baggage.
- Check the respective baggage carousel on the display screen for your flight.
- For any lost and found concerns, please reach out to the contact details provided on Shanghai Pudong Airport's Lost & Found page.
- Make sure to prepare your valid ID or passport to claim your belongings.
Customs:
- Declare if you're carrying:
- Animals and plants (Including products made of animals and plants, microorganisms, biological products, human organs, blood products);
- Items worth CNY 5,000 or more for personal use;
- Items worth more than CNY 2,000 that a non-resident passenger intends to leave in China;
- Alcohol (containing more than 12% alcohol) with a volume of more than 1,500 ml; more than 400 cigarettes; more than 100 cigars; more than 500g of cut tobacco;
- More than CNY 20,000 in cash, or cash in a foreign currency which is equivalent to more than $5,000 USD;
- Separately-transported baggage, goods, samples of goods, advertisements;
- If animal or plant quarantine is necessary, please obtain a certification of approval.
- Learn more about customs regulations here: International Services Shanghai
- Please head straight to the "Nothing to declare" lane if you have no items of concern.
Departing from Shanghai
Philippine e-Travel Form:
- Anyone entering the Philippines, including guests on layover flights, must register for the eTravel and Customs Declaration within 72 hours before their flight.
- eTravel declaration is free of charge and is mandatory for travel to the Philippines.
Check-in:
- Arrive at the airport at least three (3) hours before your flight.
- Our airport counters close one (1) hour before departure.
- Check the display screens to find information about the counters for your flight.
- Prepare your valid passport, booking confirmation or Itinerary Receipt, and visa (if applicable) for checking at the counters.
- Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 14 days. For further details, click here.
- Proceed to check in your bags (if any). Make sure to keep in mind your booking's baggage allowance.
- Learn more here: CEB Baggage Guidelines and Upgrade Options
Customs & Boarding:
- Proceed to customs inspection. If you have items to declare, use the red lane, otherwise, please use the green lane.
- Check your printed boarding pass and the nearest display screen to find the boarding gate number.
Flight disruptions in Shanghai
Passenger Rights:
- You have certain rights as an air passenger in case of flight disruptions.
- For more information, please visit the following articles:
Communications:
- Please be on the lookout for any announcements being made at the airport.
- We also encourage passengers to monitor their email for important updates from Cebu Pacific.
Exiting the airport during flight disruptions:
- If your flight is disrupted after immigration and customs clearance, you may be allowed to exit the airport if you have a valid visa.
- If your visa is expired, exiting the airport will depend on immigration's discretion.
- Please be advised that any Duty-Free items must be refunded prior to exiting the airport.
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