Temporary accommodation registration for foreigners

According to Chinese laws, foreigners who come to China, whether staying in a hotel or a friend's house, must go through accommodation registration procedures.

Where can I register 

   my accommodation? 

1. If you stay in a hotel within the territory of China, the hotel shall handle the accommodation registration for it in accordance with the relevant regulations on the administration of public security in the hotel industry;

2. Those who live or stay in other domiciles other than hotels shall register with the public security organ of the place of residence by themselves or the occupants.

   Tips   

1. Foreigners who live or stay in other domiciles other than hotels shall, within 24 hours after check-in, either by themselves or by the occupant, go through the registration of accommodation at the police station of the jurisdiction where they live. Failure to declare accommodation registration as required will be punished according to law.

2. If the registration items (including name, gender, date of birth, reason of residence, duration of residence, date of issue, location, residence address, passport or other international travel document number) are changed, the applicant shall start from the date when the registration items are changed Within ten days, apply to the police station of the jurisdiction where you live for a change. Failure to make changes in accordance with the regulations will be punished according to law.

3. Relevant illegal records will affect the application for entry-exit documents and residence in China.

1. Original copy of valid entry and exit documents

2. The overseas personnel and the resident are relatives and friends, and provide basic information such as the resident's name, ID number, contact number, address, etc.

3. Rental contract, purchase contract, real estate certificate, etc.