Accommodation Registration in China for Foreigners
Learn when foreigners need accommodation registration in China, how hotels handle it, how to register a private stay online within 24 hours, and what changed nationwide in September 2026.
LocallyChina guide
Check visas, visa-free travel, arrival requirements and accommodation registration.
Plan Your Trip
Learn when foreigners need accommodation registration in China, how hotels handle it, how to register a private stay online within 24 hours, and what changed nationwide in September 2026.
Learn how China’s 240-hour visa-free transit works in 2026, including eligible nationalities, route requirements, entry ports, permitted travel areas and common itinerary mistakes.
Learn how to complete the China Arrival Card online before your trip, what information you need, who is exempt and how to avoid fake arrival card websites.
Check the dated 2026 unilateral visa-free country list, passport and stay rules, expiry checks, and how 30-day entry differs from 240-hour transit.
Do you need a visa to visit China in 2026? Check China’s 30-day visa-free policy, 240-hour visa-free transit, special regional policies and when tourists still need an L visa.
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