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Yes I was fined.The maximum amount is 2000RMB.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Must register new passport within 10 days

To clarify -
If you enter/exit on the SAME passport (i.e.same passport number) then you do not need to go to the entry-exit bureau to register/
If during the period of validity of your visa you have ave acquired a NEW passport (different passport number) it is not enough just to go to your local police station 派出所. You need to register your new passport and passport number at the Entry-Exit Bureau on Tuodong Lu.

FYI - 派出所police-station computers are not linked to the servers of the entry-exit bureau or even the head police station of your local area, so if you register your new passport at your local police station (like I did), that will mean you are still is in breach of the Chinese law and you will still be fined.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Must register new passport within 10 days

Always been the regulation - never been enforced prior to this year (as told to me by the policeman who fined me).

Forums > Living in Kunming > Must register new passport within 10 days

Just a quick update - you now need to register your new passport at the Entry-Exit Bureau on Tuodong Lu by the Stadium. The time limit is 10 days from when you get the passport OR when you enter China for the first time on the new passport. It doesn't matter how much validity you have left on your visa. In the Chinese manner, the official has discretion as to when to start the clock so err on the side of caution and get down there with your new passport to register your new passport number.
If you don't, you will have to go to the police department, have a interview, receive a warning and a fine.
Many schools,universities, local police stations etc are unaware of th regulation so don't expect them to inform you.
Anyone encountered this problem?

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Hi Mandrake,

The chinese schools I mentioned above do offer SAT and a-level options.