🛂 Visa & residence
Regulations on the Administration of Temporary Residence of Foreigners in China (2017) · Yalla China
لوائح إدارة الإقامة المؤقتة للأجانب (2017) / Regulations on the Administration of Temporary Residence of Foreigners (2017)
Enacted: 2017-09-01 ✅ Effective: 2017-09-01
📝 Overview
Requires foreigners in China to register their place of residence with public security authorities, defining temporary residence procedures in hotels and private residences.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Regulations on Temporary Residence of Foreigners (2017) provide: (1) Immediate registration: foreigners must register at their place of residence within 24 hours of arrival; (2) Hotels: hotels handle registration automatically upon presentation of passport; (3) Private accommodation: owner or tenant must register foreign guests at police stations; (4) Registration renewal: new registration required when moving to new residence; (5) Penalties: failure to register exposes the foreigner and property owner to fines.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
When staying in a private home in China, ensure your host registers you at the nearest police station. Overlooking this procedure may expose you to penalties.
📎 Official source
Ministry of Public Security of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026