China: Online Portal Opened for Accommodation Registration

China has introduced an online portal for online accommodation registration for foreign nationals residing or staying in private residences or other accommodations outside hotels. Foreign nationals or their hosts can complete the required registration within 24 hours of arrival through the National Immigration Administration’s official website, the “NIA 12367” app, its WeChat mini program or the Alipay mini program. Registration with local public security authorities remains available, and online registration has the same legal effect as registration completed in person. Hotels will continue to register foreign guests under existing procedures. Those who fail to complete the registration in a timely manner may be subject to a fine. 

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