LIVING IN BEIJING -
Documents and Registration
As with any government, paperwork and administrative tasks follow certain rules without exception. Employers often help with this process.
Visa
Everyone must have a visa issued by a Chinese consulate before arriving to the country (Japan, Brunei, and Singapore excepted). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you apply for the visa. A Q1 form must be submitted with two passport photos, an administration fee, and all visa-specific paperwork. The different types of visa classifications are listed below.
Police registration
Within 24 hours of arriving to China, all foreigners must register at the local police station to obtain a resident's permit.
Pets
In Beijing municipality (within the Fourth Ring Road), owners must register their pet with the government. Only one dog, 35cm tall or smaller, is allowed per household (with the exception of guide dogs).
You must posses a Z-visa in order to import one pet. In addition, all vaccination requirements and restrictions of China's Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau must be followed. Upon arrival, pets are given a brief health exam.








