Foreigners may be required to register with local police depending on visa type and stay duration. Enforcement is lighter than before, but the law still exists.

Who Usually Needs to Register

• Long-term visa holders (work, student, business)

• Stays longer than 30–60 days

• Travel outside major cities

Tourists on short stays are rarely asked, but don’t assume immunity.

How It Works

• Visit the local police station or designated foreigners’ registration office

• Present passport, visa, and address

• Registration is manual and quick if staff is cooperative

Some hotels handle this automatically. Many don’t. Verify.

Why It Matters

• Police checks

• SIM or visa issues

• Travel to sensitive areas

Skipping it usually goes unnoticed—until it doesn’t.

Bottom Line

If you’re staying long or moving around, register once and forget about it. It’s cheap insurance.