Does the hotel register me?
Hotels normally complete the required registration during check-in. Use the same passport or travel document used to enter China and ask the hotel if you need a registration receipt.
06 · Where you stay
Hotels and accommodation registration
Hotels normally register guests; private and other non-hotel stays must be registered within 24 hours.
Source-checked travel orientation · Reviewed 19 October 2026What if I stay in a private home?
You or the host must register within 24 hours. Nationwide online registration is available through official NIA channels, and local public-security registration remains available. Follow the local instructions for the address.
Where you stay
Before you rely on this
- Carry the entry passport at check-in
- Register every new non-hotel address within 24 hours
- Keep confirmation when a later service may request it
Reviewed 19 October 2026
Official references
National Immigration Administration · Accommodation registration for foreign nationalsNational Immigration Administration · NIA online service channels
General travel information only. Rules, availability and individual eligibility can change; verify high-stakes details with the competent authority for your passport, date and itinerary.
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