How much time do I have to do the “accommodation registration at local police station” after changing location in China?

From the back of the departure card given by the Chinese immigration while entering China:

but it doesn't state the allowed amount of time to declare a change of accommodation.

Best Answer

A comment on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CWbvmmRQeY&t= from JP World Expat seems to indicate that it's safer to register with the local police station within 24 hours after signing the housing contract:

They fined me a few RMB recently because I just moved to Hangzhou. I was staying in a hotel while looking for an apartment. I found an apartment, signed the contract and paid 3 months rent upfront but I still remained in the hotel 2 more days then checked out and fully moved in the apartment. The police said I had 24 hours to report this new housing contract as soon as I signed it regardless of not yet checking out of the hotel.

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Do you have to register with the police in China?

Registration is mandatory for foreigners who enter China with the Public Security Bureau (PSB) through the local police station. Since 1 July 2008 in China, it became enforced and required registration within 48 hours.

How do I register with the police in China?

According to the law, temporary residents in China have to register with the police within 24 hours of arriving in-country. Unless you're staying at a hotel, this requires going to your nearest police station, waiting in line, and filling out a form.

How do I register with the police in Shanghai?

Most commonly, registration is done at the local police station (\u6d3e\u51fa\u6240), but in some locations this is done at a police substation (\u8b66\u52a1\u5ba4) or foreigner services station (\u5916\u56fd\u4eba\u670d\u52a1\u7ad9), according to the National Immigration Administration.

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