City profile

Beijing

Official · Verified

Capital of the People's Republic of China and a direct-administered municipality. The municipal government's international portal (english.beijing.gov.cn) publishes a Service Guide for Foreigners in Beijing and a Medical Guide for Foreigners in Beijing, and runs multilingual service platforms for foreign residents.

Where to go

Office: Exit-Entry Administration Reception Hall of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau

Address: No. 2, Dong Avenue, An Ding Men, Dongcheng District (the southeast corner of Bei Xiao Jie Bridge, Second Ring Road), Beijing

Online services: Available

Official portal: https://english.beijing.gov.cn

Local variations

Medical Guide for Foreigners in Beijing Official · Verified

Apply for a Residence Permit (Z visa holder) Official · Verified

Nationwide procedures

These apply in Beijing as well — city-specific differences are marked on each step.

Lost Passport: Replacement Steps for Foreigners in China Official · Verified

Open a Local Bank Account Official · Verified

Apply for a Residence Permit (Z visa holder) Official · Verified

Set up WeChat Pay and Alipay Official · Verified

📌 Source:Medical Guide for Foreigners in Beijing (Beijing Government English Portal)Service Guide for Foreigners in Beijing (Beijing Government English Portal)A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (Beijing Edition)Exit-Entry Administration locations and office hours (Beijing Government English Portal)Residence Registration Immediately after Entry into China (Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates, Beijing edition)