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After arrival
What has to be done once you land: accommodation registration within 24 hours and, for X1 holders, the residence permit within 30 days.
Guides in this section
- Accommodation Registration in China: The 24-Hour Rule, and How to Register OnlineIf you stay anywhere other than a hotel in China, you or your host must register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival. The National Immigration Administration has now rolled out online registration nationwide. Here is who registers, through which channels, and when you do not need to register again.