Do Tianjin vehicles need to apply for a Beijing entry permit?
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Tianjin-licensed vehicles traveling to Beijing require a Beijing entry permit and are not subject to the license plate restriction policy, but they are subject to traffic restrictions. Each vehicle can apply for a Beijing entry permit up to 12 times per year, with each permit valid for a maximum of 7 days. There are two types of Beijing entry permits: short-term and long-term. The short-term permit is simpler and more convenient to apply for, requiring fewer materials, while the long-term permit requires a tailpipe emissions test. Below are the details for both types of permits: 1. Short-term Beijing entry permit: Validity: 7 days. Applicable to: Non-local vehicles that will stay in Beijing for a short period or are passing through. Application locations: Highway and national road entry checkpoints or local traffic police stations. 2. Long-term Beijing entry permit: Validity: 6 months. Applicable to: Non-local vehicles that have long-term residency needs in Beijing. Application locations: Traffic police stations in the area of residence (where the temporary residence permit is registered).
Tianjin license plates must apply for a Beijing entry permit to enter Beijing, my friend! Last week, my colleague drove a Tianjin-plated car to Xizhimen for business and got caught by the camera. Now, entering within the Sixth Ring Road requires applying for an electronic pass in advance via the 'Beijing Traffic Police' app, valid for only 7 days each time. A special reminder: avoid entering the Second Ring Road during morning and evening peak hours. From 7-9 AM and 5-8 PM on weekdays, non-local vehicles are prohibited. If you're going to places like Universal Studios outside the Sixth Ring Road, no permit is needed, but remember to check if your electronic pass is activated before entering the city area, or you'll lose 3 points and 200 yuan. Also, trucks face stricter requirements for entering Beijing and must obtain a paper pass on-site.
