Expat's questions

I heard a foreigner will have his passport seized and be fined from 50-500 yuan if he registers his accommodation later at the neighborhood police station. Is it true? Please advise.

The law requires foreigners to report and register their accommodation with the local police within 24 hours of their arrival, or within 72 hours in rural areas.

Those who fail to report may be given a warning or fined up to 500 yuan.