Recently, the Hainan Provincial Public Security Department—in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Business Environment and the Provincial Big Data Management Bureau—has launched an online self-declaration service for registration of accommodation for foreign individuals. Foreigners or their hosts need only to scan a QR code with their mobile phones and complete the online self-declaration.

It is reported that foreign individuals or hosts can also download the 海易办 "Haiyiban" ( Easy Hainan) app or search for the "海易办" mini-program on WeChat or Alipay to access the declaration form.

Step 1 Scanning the QR code for application

Scan the QR code below with your mobile phone to access the page of online registration for residence registration of visitors from overseas and start the application. You can also download the App “HaiYiBan”, and enter the “International Service” page via the mini program “HaiYiBan” on WeChat or Alipay to make an application.

QR Code for Online Application for Residence Registration ofVisitors from Overseas

Step 2 Reminder

Please read the reminder first, check “I have read and agree”, and then click on the “Start” button below to start the application.

Step 3 Filling in personal information

Please fill in your personal information truthfully. In regard to telephone number or email address, you can fill in your own or the accommodation person's information.

Step 4 Filling in the residence information

When you fill in the residence information, the “Current Location Address” will be automatically filled by the system, which does not need to be manually modified. In the “Detailed Address” field, please fill in the complete and accurate residential address, including the district, building No. and room No. To ensure the accuracy and validity of the submitted residential address, please file the application after arriving at the residence.

If there is no accommodation person or unit, you may choose “None”.

Step 5 Uploading ID document information

Please upload a photo of the applicant holding the front page of the valid exit-entry certificate, and ensure that the certificate details are displayed clearly and fully.

Step 6 Security verification

After filling in the information, you will be subject to a security verification via either SMS or email. If you cannot receive the verification code via SMS, please choose the security verification via email.

Step 7 Submitting the application

After filling in all the information and passing the security verification, you can submit the application. If the application for registration fails, you may call the hotline 12367 for consultation or go to the local police station for registration.

Residence Voucher

If the application is successful, the system will send a SMS or email to your contact information left in advance, with a relevant link attached in the message or email. You can download the Registration Voucher of Residence for Visitors from Overseas in PDF format upon request. If it needs to be stamped, please go to the local police station.

Special Notice

This system is only for foreigners living in Hainan, and compatriots of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.

The accommodation person or unit can make an application on behalf of the overseas visitor.

If you have any questions in the application, please call the hotline 12367.