China First Day
Hotel Check-In Guide

Passport check-in

Hotels in China register foreign guests' accommodation information. Keep your passport ready and choose accommodation that can handle your check-in smoothly.

Source basisNational Immigration Administration

What to do

  1. 1

    Bring the physical passport for every guest who will check in.

  2. 2

    Do not pack passports in luggage that may arrive separately.

  3. 3

    Ask the hotel before booking if you are unsure whether it can process foreign passport check-in.

  4. 4

    For non-hotel stays, check the local accommodation registration process before arrival.

Check before you rely on it

  • The first-night hotel has your arrival date and approximate time.

  • Every travel companion has their own passport ready.

  • You know what to do if you stay with a friend or in a private residence.