What documentation is needed to register in China with local police when staying with a friend?

3/8/2015 4:01:22 PM

The answer to this can vary form one location to another in China. One officer in one district might ask for this or that document, another officer might wave you away as he doesn’t want the paperwork.

One district I registered in told me to go to the community office behind my house and get a little credit card sized pass-book form there before doing the temporary registration of residency. The community officer asked my assistant some questions regarding the location of my house, which floor, were there bars and locks on the windows, etc.

10/15/2014 2:37:24 AM

Your girlfriend probably doesn’t need to appear herself at the police station when you register (although it might make things go more smoothly). You should be prepared with:

  • Your identification (passport)
  • Her identification
  • Her household lease details

When I did this, there was no requirement to bring any other people such as from a sponsoring work agency. However, I understand that this can vary widely between individual police stations, even within the same city.

It would probably be helpful to bring along somebody who is fluent in Mandarin, if you or your girlfriend is not proficient.

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