{"id":21022,"date":"2025-09-10T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T04:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/?post_type=blog&p=21022"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T03:04:42","slug":"railway-electronic-invoice","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/beyond-shenzhen.cn\/en\/blog\/railway-electronic-invoice\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Reimbursement\u3011 How Foreigners Apply for E-Invoices via the Railway 12306 App"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting Nov 1, 2024, China State Railway Group will offer e-invoice issuance for passengers traveling in Mainland China. Foreign travelers with trips on or after this date can apply directly for e-invoices via the Railway 12306 App within 180 days of their journey, for company reimbursement.<\/p>\n

Previously, foreign passengers had to show passports to collect paper tickets at high-speed rail station counters to claim reimbursements.<\/p>\n

From Oct 1, 2025, e-invoices will be fully rolled out across China\u2019s railway passenger services. Paper tickets (reimbursement vouchers) won\u2019t be issued to passengers traveling on or after this date. However, “trip info slips” \u2013 noting train number, seat, etc. \u2013 will still be available. If needed, passengers can print them at in-station self-service machines or get them from counters (these slips don\u2019t count for reimbursement).<\/p>\n

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Regarding the Railway 12306 App<\/h2>\n

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The Railway 12306 App is China\u2019s railways\u2019 only official online ticketing platform, directly run by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. It offers the most accurate ticketing info.<\/p>\n

Foreign passengers can use their passport details on the APP to finish the whole process\u2014online ticket booking, seat selection, ticket changes and e-invoice requests\u2014making it convenient and efficient.<\/p>\n

Notably, other Chinese third-party ticketing platforms like Ctrip ultimately link to the 12306 system to issue tickets.<\/p>\n

How Foreigners Get E-Invoices on Railway 12306 App<\/h2>\n

Foreigners must first buy tickets on the app using their passport info to get e-invoices.<\/p>\n

Detailed steps:<\/p>\n

\u2460 Select the Order for E-Invoice Issuance<\/h3>\n

On Railway 12306 App, tap\u3010\u8ba2\u5355\u3011>\u3010\u7535\u5b50\u53d1\u7968\u3011>\u3010\u5f00\u5177\u7535\u5b50\u53d1\u7968\u3011.<\/p>\n

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The interface shows eligible trips for invoicing. Select your trip and tap\u3010\u5f00\u5177\u3011.<\/p>\n

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\u2461 Fill in Company Details and Submit<\/h3>\n

On the invoice page, \u3010\u62ac\u5934\u7c7b\u578b\u3011 is pre-selected as \u3010\u4f01\u4e1a\u3011(no changes needed). Enter the correct company name in \u3010\u53d1\u7968\u62ac\u5934\u3011\u2013 the system will auto-match related enterprises; select the correct one from the list. Once selected, the\u3010\u7eb3\u7a0e\u4eba\u8bc6\u522b\u53f7\u3011 will automatically display the corresponding company’s tax ID.<\/p>\n

Tap \u3010\u63d0\u4ea4\u3011.<\/p>\n

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Double-check the invoice details and tap\u3010\u786e\u8ba4\u3011if correct.<\/p>\n

* Please verify the invoice information carefully to ensure accuracy. You may request a re-issued invoice once if there is an error.<\/p>\n

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\u3010\u53d1\u7968\u5f00\u5177\u4e2d\u3011on the interface means the invoice is being processed. Once\u3010\u53d1\u7968\u5f00\u5177\u6210\u529f\u3011 appears, the process is complete.<\/p>\n

\u2462 Obtain the E-Invoice<\/h3>\n

Tap\u3010\u53d1\u7968\u9884\u89c8\/\u4e0b\u8f7d\u3011 to view the e-invoice.<\/p>\n

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The company name and taxpayer ID you entered will be displayed at the bottom of the e-invoice.<\/p>\n

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\u3007 E-Invoice Retrieval Methods:<\/p>\n