Where Can I Buy a Short-term Phone Card? What Documents Are Required?
Author：子琼 | 2025-04-11 | Views：62
Where to buy
Airports: Some international airports (e.g. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou) have operator counters (China Mobile, Unicom, Telecom).
Downtown: Operators' official business halls or authorized agents.
Required Documents
Foreigners: Passport + Valid Chinese Visa/Residence Permit (in person).
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents: Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents or Mainland travel permit for Taiwan residents or residence permit.
Package Options
Prepaid card with mobile data and call credits.
Can be purchased in advance on some e-commerce platforms, but need to be activated at the business hall with real name.