Even tourists must register at the police station
My local police detachment is getting quite familiar with me. After each step in the visa renewal process, I've had to pop in there to re-register. Once, I had to register twice in the same week (to get the necessary documents for the next step in the procedure).
It has always been standard for foreign residents of China to register with their local police station. But now it appears that tourists have to as well. This email was sent out by the Canadian Embassy in Beijing:
Anecdotal reports indicate that frequent travellers to China and foreign residents in the country have perceived a change in the visa administration and issuance process. Official sources advise that there is an ongoing effort to strengthen enforcement of existing rules and regulations. Foreign nationals travelling to or residing in China are recommended to thoroughly review all relevant information available regarding the visa issuance process, consult the local visa issuing offices and plan accordingly.
All foreigners (tourists, visitors, and long-term residents) must register their place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Foreign nationals with resident permits are reminded to register after every re-entry into China from abroad as they are not exempted from this regulation which is now being more strictly enforced. If you are in a hotel, registration is done as part of the check-in process. Those staying with family or friends in a private home must also observe this requirement. Failure to do so can result in fines and/or detention.
I've had many visitors, both family and friends, stay with me here in Beijing. Sometimes, they are only here for a short time or stopover; standing in line at the police station isn't my idea of a good use of time, especially when tourists need to write where they intend to stay on their customs form upon entering China anyway.
I'd be surprised if many people actually followed through with this regulation.
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Tourists staying in private residences and hotels have always been required to register with the PSB. This is not new. What is new about this wonderfully detailed process is that Chinese security personnel are now required to enforce it. The same goes for Chinese citizens that hold a hukou from outside Beijing if they reside in the capital.
With this knowledge, I still find myself stunned by your post. No, not by you Mr. Cam, but by the fact that the Canadian Embassy actually did something. Did something, in other words, aside from smelling like the beaver pelts and poutine my tax dollars paid for. But this information should have been distributed some time ago by Canada's glorious presence in China. Better late than never, I suppose. Thanks for looking out for us guys! Great work! You now have official permission to go back to your nap.
@magicmatt:
I'm with ya brother! I'm sure we've all had our run-in's with the good folks on Dongzhimen Wai! I know I have:
http://www.zhongnanhaiblog.com/2007/07/oh-canada.htm
Magicmatt talks to the Canadian Embassy:
MM: Do you want the red snapper or the mystery box I'm now holding in front of you?
CE: (silence)
MM: C'mon now, Canada, the box or the red snapper?
CE: Well, I guess...the box! I'll take the box!
MM: OK, Canada, you got...nothing! Absolutely nothing!
CE: (sullen silence)
MM: you [sic] so stupid! So stupid!
The Canadian Embassy exits stage right, returning to its long wintery slumber.
Sorry guys, that's a little...off? But there's nothing like UHF to illustrate my feelings on that silly silly place.
@Magicmatt:
Love the obscure reference! It's not everyday that you get a Wierd Al Yankovic response on here!