It is mandadory for every foreigner to apply for Beijing police registration within 24 hours of arrival. If you are staying at a hotel or a serviced apartment, the reception will take care about this for you. Just hand them your passport and receive a form of temporary residence.
If you live in a house or apartment, you, your family and any friends visiting and residing at your home are – according to the China Immigration Law – required to register. It is not that complicated. To make it even easier, we have prepared this infographic to walk you through the process.