There is almost no news about the new coronavirus, and after there is no restriction policy, the return of Chinese Australians to China has become more frequent.
Just recently, a foreign Chinese suddenly issued a reminder:
China is investigating this matter strictly.
Do it as soon as you enter the country!
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In case of violation,
will be heavily fined!
Originally, it was a happy thing to return to China, and no one wants to start with a fine as soon as they returned home...
Entering the Chinese is being strictly investigated
Registration is required for the first time
After joining other nationalities, Chinese people automatically lose their Chinese nationality and can only apply for a visa if they want to return to China.
Many Chinese people think that as long as they enter China with a visa, many people were like this before, although they changed their nationality, they are still Chinese in essence, and returning to China is like going home, very relaxed.
But now,
It's a different story!
A foreign Chinese told his experience on social media, when he applied for a visa to return to China, he had not gone through any other procedures, thinking that he could enter the country, but the last time he returned to China, the staff specially reminded him when he passed through the customs:
Confirm the address of residence in your home country,
Be sure to register with the public security organs!
Source: Xiaohongshu users can call me ALEX
This blogger entered Shanghai Pudong Airport, and after being reminded by the staff, he was in a trance, and he really hadn't handled any registration information before returning to China, and no one had reminded him, and he never knew that he still needed to report to the public security organs.
Only then did I know this time,
If you do not register with the public security organ,
There will be trouble,
It will also leave a bad record!
After being reminded, the Chinese netizen immediately searched for the relevant regulations, and it turned out that after foreigners enter China, if they do not live in a hotel, they must register with the local public security organ within 24 hours.
Many Chinese people will subconsciously ignore this matter, and they may have gone home directly because the inspection was not strict.
Now, the Chinese government is cracking down on it.
And according to the regulations, if you do not register with the local public security organ within 24 hours, you will be fined 1,000-5,000 yuan if the circumstances are serious.
This policy is for all expatriates, not just overseas Chinese.
Application form
These documents are required
If the hotel registration system is connected to the system of the public security organ, the hotel can directly ask the hotel to issue an accommodation registration information form.
This must be remembered, of course, the hotel will also take the initiative to ask about related matters.
If you live outside of the hotel, such as the home of your parents or relatives or friends, or even if you rent a house, the situation is more troublesome:
1. Overseas personnel staying in the homes of residents of this city and in cities and towns shall, within 24 hours after arrival (72 hours in rural areas), the stayer or himself or herself with the passport, certificate and household registration book of the stayer (if the address of the household registration book is inconsistent with the accommodation address, a housing lease contract must also be submitted) to the local public security police station and fill in the temporary accommodation registration form.
2. Overseas personnel staying in foreign institutions or at the homes of overseas personnel in this city shall report to the local public security police station within 24 hours after the arrival of the accommodation, and fill in the temporary residence registration form by the accommodation agency, the accommodationist or the person himself with the passport or residence permit of the accommodation.
3. If you live in a property under your name, you need to provide the original and copy of your own real estate information (real estate certificate or commercial housing sales contract) or the contract that has been registered and filed for housing lease (within the validity period).
The public security police station at the place of accommodation accepts the declaration, and the declarant fills in the temporary residence registration form, and after the police station verifies that it is correct, one of the copies will be handed over to the declarant for safekeeping
In addition, you should also pay attention to:
Before processing, you must bring a clear photo (size is not specified)
No numbers, no long queues.
There is no cost to you
There are no size and background color requirements for ID photos.
Special Notes:
The "Registration Form for Accommodation of Overseas Persons" must be carried with you along with the original passport for inspection.
Update your records every time you receive a new visa, change your address or phone number.
If you really don't know how to handle it, you can also check it online, but the official website of different cities is different.
Some areas can also provide online processing:
There are indeed people on the official website of the Chinese Immigration Bureau who specifically raise this issue, which shows that there are really many people who do not know about this regulation.
Under the relaxation of visa-free entry
Remember to register
Now, China is easing border restrictions and more visa-free policies are being introduced.
The visa-free policy will be implemented on a trial basis for ordinary passport holders from six countries: Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Ordinary passport holder from the above countries from March 14 to November 30, 2024
not more than 15 days,
Visa-free entry!
In addition to the relaxation of the visa-free policy, more ports of entry are also emerging, and Shanghai has just relaxed the visa-free entry restrictions.
Under such a policy of continuous relaxation, it is more convenient for foreigners, especially foreign Chinese, to return to China.
There will also be more expatriates entering China.
It may be in this context that the registration of expatriates after entering the country becomes even more important.
It must be borne in mind that after entering China, foreigners must register with the local public security authorities within 24 hours (72 hours in rural areas), or at least online.
Violating the regulations is not only a matter of fines, but can also leave a bad record, which may affect future entries!