Dongcheng Branch Exit-Entry Service Hall for Foreigners

The Dongcheng Branch Exit-Entry Service Hall for Foreigners is the nearby administrative service location most directly relevant to international visitors and is currently located at 12 Zhushikou East Street, Dongcheng District. It handles matters including visas, stay permits, and residence permits for foreign nationals, and is suitable for those who genuinely need to consult about or process such documents while in Beijing. Unlike ordinary tourist services, required documents, eligibility, and appointment rules vary by matter, making it especially important to verify details through official channels before setting out.

It is important to distinguish this hall from the Dongcheng Branch Exit-Entry Reception Hall, whose registered address is 16-5 Zhushikou East Street and which mainly serves Chinese citizens applying for ordinary passports and travel documents for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Foreign nationals handling visa, stay, or residence matters should confirm the address of the service hall for foreigners rather than going to the wrong place simply because both names include “Exit-Entry.” The two locations are close but serve different groups. Saving the accurate address and Chinese name in advance helps when explaining the destination to a driver or passerby.

Before applying, consult official channels of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau’s exit-entry administration or the National Immigration Administration, make an appointment if required, and prepare a passport, photographs, accommodation registration, and supporting documents relevant to the application. The official response determines the exact checklist; do not rely solely on social-media accounts of other people’s experiences. Call 12367 for questions about visa validity, residence procedures, or document preparation. On the appointment day, allow time to obtain a queue number, complete verification, and supply additional documents if needed, and keep the receipt safe. Plan Hongqiao Market shopping or sightseeing separately from the appointment so that neither delays the other.