A PASA netizen shared his experience of entering Shanghai Pudong International Airport from Manila.
This netizen had not returned to the country for five years. This time, when entering from Shanghai, he encountered a check-in procedure because he was using a new passport without fingerprints.
According to his description, after entering the country, he was taken away by a customs officer for questioning.
During this time, the officer checked his mobile phone and asked him to provide proof of employment, business license of the store, payroll records of employees, and local insurance and other related documents.
He also provided some personal photos as supplementary materials. After a detailed inspection, he was finally allowed to pass without any anomalies found.
After completing the entry procedures, the netizen also went to the immigration office to record his fingerprints.
He stated that the process was relatively smooth, and the questioning was routine, considering he had been abroad for 5 years and the passport was unusual. He hopes that this share can provide some reference and help for other friends planning to return to the country soon.
Here is the original share:
"I went to Manila T1 airport early this morning (November 24) to see off a friend. He entered through Terminal 1 of Shanghai Pudong International Airport. My friend reported his safety to me last night; it has been 5 years since he returned, entering from Shanghai.
Since it was a new passport issued in Manila without fingerprints, he was directly taken away by 'Uncle Hat' for routine questioning after entry. He checked the mobile phone, provided his work proof and the business license of the store, some employee salary payment records, local insurance, various photos, and finally, after questioning and checking the mobile phone, 'Uncle Hat' found nothing suspicious and let him pass.
After entering, he also went to the immigration office to record his fingerprints, which was also relatively smooth. Sharing with friends who are planning to return to the country soon—hope it helps them!"
