Do I have to register at the police station if the hotel doesn't do it for me after entering China with a Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa?

1. Do you have to register with the police in China?
2. How do I get a temporary residence permit in China?
3. How long can you stay in China without a visa?
4. Can you travel freely in China?
5. Is Airbnb banned in China?
6. Can foreigners stay in Airbnb in China?
7. How long does it take to get a residence permit in China?
8. How long can foreigners stay China?
9. Can I live in China if I marry?
10. Can you stay in China for 72 hours without a visa?
11. Can I get a visa on arrival in China?
12. How long does it take to get a visa to go to China?

Do you have to register with the police in China?

Registration is mandatory for foreigners who enter China with the Public Security Bureau (PSB) through the local police station. ... Whether you are a student studying in China, a tourist, or a business person, you need to register. Still, the modus varies depending on the accommodation option or types of visas.

How do I get a temporary residence permit in China?

You can go to the main city Public Security Bureau for your greater area or your local PSB where your certificate of Temporary Residency was issued. 2. Generally, the application will take 3-week to process.

How long can you stay in China without a visa?

As of January 1, 2016, China has allowed foreigners to travel to and visit several cities in China without a formal visa for up to 144 hours, or six days.

Can you travel freely in China?

Can you travel freely around China? YES, you can. Once you have a valid visa, you can travel about the whole of China, almost 600 cities for that duration. (Except for a few off-limits places which really is not an issue).

Is Airbnb banned in China?

Is Airbnb Legal in China? Yes, it is. However, local Chinese regulations require foreign guests to register their stay at the Airbnb home with the local authorities.

Can foreigners stay in Airbnb in China?

Can foreigners stay in Airbnb in China? Yes, foreigners can stay in Airbnb, but it can be tricky, if not impossible, to receive a tourist visa (more about that below).

How long does it take to get a residence permit in China?

An appointment should be made at the PSB office to present the documents. An interview is conducted, which is often a formality rather than an in-depth interview. The residence permit can then be processed, which takes between two and six weeks.

How long can foreigners stay China?

Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

Can I live in China if I marry?

In the same way a foreigner has no automatic right to live in China because he or she has married a Chinese. However, starting from June 1, 2010, foreigners who have Chinese spouse living in China are eligible to apply for a Family Visit Visa/Residence Permit with longer duration of stay here.

Can you stay in China for 72 hours without a visa?

The 72-hour visa-free transit policy in China allows air passengers from 53 countries to transit and stay for up to 72 hours (3 days) in 18 China cities without a visa. In order to facilitate international visitors' short stay in China, the policy is promising to be carried out in more and more cities in the future.

Can I get a visa on arrival in China?

Foreigners normally need to obtain a visa for a trip to China before departure, while in certain cases they are likely to get a China visa on arrival at entry ports. The validity counts from the day following your entry and only one entry is allowed.

How long does it take to get a visa to go to China?

Normally, it takes about 4 to 5 business days for applicant to get a China Visa, and the accurate collection date will be noted on the pick-up slip. If you submit China Tourist Visa (L Visa) on Monday, you can pick up on Thursday.