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"Law of the People's Republic of China on Exit and Entry Administration" Article 39 stipulates that If a foreigner stays in a hotel in China, the hotel shall register for him in accordance with the relevant regulations of hotel industry public security management, and report the foreigners accommodation registration to the local public security agency information.
If a foreigner lives or stays in a residence other than a hotel, he or the resident shall register with the public security organ of the place of residence within 24 hours after check-in.
Procedures
1. The person or the resident (institution) must apply to the police station in the jurisdiction of the residence within the specified time.
2. The applicant or agent should truthfully fill in the "Declaration Form for Accommodation Registration for Overseas Personnel"
3. Scan and save the valid ID data page (photo page) of the applicant, and enter it into the comprehensive information management system of the police station together with the contents of the "Overseas Personnel Accommodation Registration Form".
4. Print out the "Registration Form for Overseas Personnel Accommodation" and sign it for confirmation after the applicant or agent verifies that it is correct;
5. Print out the "Registration Form of Temporary Accommodation for Overseas Personnel", affix the "Special Seal for Registration of Overseas Personnel Accommodation" by the police station, and submit it to the declarant or agent.
6. If the applicant or agent provides incomplete certification materials, they shall register first and inform them to supplement relevant materials within 3 working days. After the materials are complete, the "Registration Form of Temporary Accommodation for Overseas Personnel" will be issued.
Documents required
Passport, house-lease contract, house-owner's ID and other materials deemed necessary by the public security organ.
I. 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
All open exit-entry ports in China implement this policy for nationals of all other countries around the world. Foreigners transiting through China to third countries or regions may stay in China for no more than 24 hours without a visa, provided that they hold valid international travel documents and onward international flight/ship/train tickets with confirmed seats, and will not leave the restricted areas of ports. For any foreigner who does need to leave the designated restricted area, a temporary entry permit must be obtained first at the immigration inspection authority of the port concerned.
II. 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
Currently, China is implementing this policy for nationals of 55 countries including Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Nationals of these countries, who need to transit through China to third countries or regions, may enter visa-free through any of the designated 60 open exit-entry ports in 24 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and stay in the permitted areas for no more than 10 days, provided that they hold valid international travel documents and onward tickets with confirmed seats and departure dates. Foreign nationals covered by this policy may, within the designated areas, engage in activities like travel activities, business activities, visits, family reunions, etc., during their stay periods. Activities such as work, study, or news reporting still require prior approvals and appropriate visas.
(I) List of 55 Countries
Europe (40 countries): Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
North America (2 countries): Canada, United States
South America (4 countries): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico
Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand
Asia (7 countries): Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates
(II) Eligible Ports and Permitted Stay Areas
