Before foreigners had to go re-register at your local police station (派出所) within 24 hours after returning to Chengdu from abroad, now it is possible online as well! No more queuing, contact or physical documents, finally, read more on how to register.

What Has Changed?  

According to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, Article 39, paragraph 2, foreigners staying anywhere other than a hotel must, within 24 hours of settling therein, go through residence registration formalities: otherwise, they will be issued a warning and may incur a fine of up to 2,000RMB. 

As of June 1st 2020, the Exit-Entry Administration of the Sichuan Public Security Bureau launches a self-service WeChat Mini Program where instead of foreign nationals having to register your details with the authorities in person, register your accommodation online. Great!

How Can You Register Online?

First, you have to scan the QR code below or search the official account ‘四川公安出入境’ as shown below and click ‘Foreign Citizen’ to register.

Then click "Foreign Citizen", follow the instructions and voila! After submitting the information, you can view the audit status in the registration list. At present, the audit results would be returned within 24 hours. If approved, you can download the receipt and print by yourself.