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Warm Notice
(December 2010) |
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This page is dedicated to those
who are entering China for the first time, or perhaps
after a long break. You will be aware that you need
to register with authorities in order to stay outside
of a hotel, but what exactly is required?
Warm Notice
A Warm Notice is the term used for the official local
government information leaflet that tells you officially
what is required of you. Although quite short, it details
virtually all circumstances, types of visa, and what
action you are required to take next.
Warm Notice
Details
For nearly all foreigners entering China you
will need to obtain a Certificate of Temporary
Residency (Described
in detail here).
A Certificate of Temporary Residency is not the
same as a Residence Permit (Sometimes referred
to as 'Residence Certificate' = be careful) -
the latter allows you to work in China (Generalised
- check rules applicable to yourself), whilst
the former does not and is simply a registration
of your whereabouts.
Most visa's do not allow you to work in China,
but the exceptions are detailed on the notice,
and in our visa section.
The term Warm Notice may sound endearing, but
it should be read with both connotations in mind.
Therefore it is a warm welcome message from the
Bureau of Public Security (Police), with much
very useful advice.
Should you be stupid enough to ignore this advice,
then things will get pretty hot for you pretty
quickly !
The Warm Notice is issued by the 1st Level city
of your location and may vary from city district
to city district regards information and style.
Guangdong Province has around 23 1st level cities
+ a few hundred second level cities.
The one reproduced is issued by Jiang Men city,
Guangdong. It covers several other cities, including
my home city of Tai Shan about 100Km away.
When I lived in Foshan city this form was a single
flier, with English on one side and Chinese on
the other. The one pictured is twice as detailed
as the Foshan one and delivered folded in two.
It again has English on one side and Chinese on
the other.
We have included the Chinese version in case you
need to ask for help in complying with the notice.
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Note:
In the above leaflet you will see reference to carrying
either your passport and original of the Certificate
of Temporary or permanent residence with you at all
times. Chinese citizens all have to carry their id card
instead. We are aware (Due to problems with some foreign
ethnic groups) that in certain areas of Guangzhou it
is prudent to carry with you both passport and C of
RT.
If you remain unsure what to do then please take a Chinese
friend with you and go to see the local Police. They
will probably direct you where to go and what to do
next. You will of course require your passport.
We have always found the Chinese Police to be very friendly
and helpful. However it remains up to you to make first
contact with them - although they do know where you
are and what you are doing anyway. They may not be so
pleasant if you ignore the basics of living in China
- such as the Warm Notice. |
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This information is as supplied by China Expats and
the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (PSB) as dated
4th December 2010; and supported by China Daily newspaper,
and/or other reliable sources. Please check this information
yourself as it may alter without notice, and whilst
we try our best to ensure it is correct, please do not
hold us responsible for any errors - this is intended
as a simple guide only |
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