do i need to register when in china on an l-type tourist visa?

Question

I arrived in China in early July 2016 and have been travelling since, staying at hotels and with friends. I have not registered myself as I have been moving between cities. I am unsure if I was supposed to.I am planning to leave China to travel to Indonesia through Hongkong on Sunday (28 Aug 2016) and am worried that as I have not registered I will come into some problems. I am holding a UK passport.Is there something to worry about? If so, what should I do? I cannot miss this flight.

Gary · Answer

Mark, in principle, you need to register at the police station within 24 hours after your arrival. However, as you mentioned that you stayed in a hotel, it was very likely that the hotel did it for you. Anyway, even you did not register, you won't encounter problems when taking the exiting plane. The immigration won't check it.

ML · Answer

Gary from Canada, that is music to my ears. Thanks so much!

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Do I need to register when in China on an L-type tourist visa?