Registering your address in Wuhan: the 24-hour rule
WuhanWuhan hosts one of China's largest international student populations. Students living off campus must register themselves — here is how.
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Registering your address in Harbin: the 24-hour rule
HarbinHarbin sits closest to the Russian border of any major Chinese city and sees heavy cross-border traffic. The registration rule is national — here is what to bring and where to go.
Registering your address in Qingdao: the 24-hour rule
QingdaoQingdao has a large Korean community and two entry-exit halls in Shinan District. Registration rules, documents and where to go.
Registering your address in Tianjin: the 24-hour rule
TianjinTianjin runs exit-entry services in Huayuan Industrial Park and a second window in Binhai New Area. Here is the 24-hour registration rule and where to go.
Registering your address in Suzhou: the 24-hour rule
SuzhouSuzhou hosts one of China's largest foreign manufacturing communities. The registration rule is national, the office is central, and it opens on Saturdays.
Registering your address in Chongqing: the 24-hour rule
ChongqingChongqing's 24-hour address registration rule, what to bring, and where the municipal exit-entry service hall is.
Registering your address in Hangzhou: the 24-hour rule
HangzhouRegister your Hangzhou address with the police within 24 hours of moving in. Documents, process, and the municipal exit-entry office.
Registering your address in Chengdu: the 24-hour rule
ChengduStaying in Chengdu outside a hotel means registering with the police within 24 hours. Here is what to bring and where the exit-entry office is.
Registering your address in Guangzhou: the 24-hour rule
GuangzhouGuangzhou runs an online accommodation declaration system for foreign residents, and 12 smart exit-entry halls across the city — one of which stays open until 21:30.
Registering your address in Shenzhen: the 24-hour rule
ShenzhenOutside a hotel, you must register your Shenzhen address with the police within 24 hours — and if you arrived on a work visa, a separate 30-day residence permit clock is already running.
Registering your address in Shanghai: the 24-hour rule
ShanghaiStaying in Shanghai outside a hotel means registering your address with the police within 24 hours. Shanghai lets you do it online — here is how, plus every exit-entry office in the city.
Registering your address in Beijing: the 24-hour rule
BeijingEvery foreigner staying in Beijing outside a hotel must register their address with the police within 24 hours. Here is exactly what that means, what to bring, and where to go.