What documents are required for an out-of-town vehicle's Beijing entry permit?
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Documents required for applying for a Beijing entry permit for out-of-town vehicles: the driver's identity card and motor vehicle driver's license; the motor vehicle's registration certificate; valid compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate for motor vehicles; valid motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate; and proof of compliance with environmental protection requirements. Below is relevant information about the Beijing entry permit: 1. Application for the Beijing entry permit: To apply for a long-term Beijing entry permit for non-local vehicles, submit the following documents to the traffic police brigade of the district where the temporary residence or household registration is located: a copy of the organization code certificate of the vehicle's Beijing-based institution (for private vehicles, the owner's ID card, temporary residence permit in Beijing, or Beijing household registration proof); a copy of the vehicle registration certificate within the annual inspection validity period; exhaust emission test certificate issued after inspection at a testing plant designated by the environmental protection bureau; the vehicle's compulsory traffic insurance certificate; and the motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Limit on the number of applications for the Beijing entry permit: Out-of-town vehicles are limited to applying for the Beijing entry permit 12 times a year. 3. Classification: The Beijing entry permit is divided into temporary and long-term types. The temporary permit is valid for 7 days and is not subject to traffic restriction measures, while the long-term permit is valid for half a year and must comply with Beijing's traffic restriction measures.
Last time I helped a friend apply for the Beijing entry permit, I realized the required materials were quite extensive. You need to bring the original and photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate, and the same goes for the driver's license and ID card of the driver—both original and photocopy. Don't forget the compulsory traffic insurance policy; make sure it's the page with the valid period and the mark. The vehicle annual inspection mark must also be currently valid, which many people tend to overlook. It's best to scan all the materials into electronic versions and save them on your phone in case you need to make additional copies. When I applied in Chaoyang District, I was also required to fill out an application form, which was provided on-site. I recommend checking the location of the processing point in advance, as some checkpoints can have queues lasting up to two hours. If you're in a hurry, it's best to avoid peak hours in the morning and evening. If all your materials are complete, the process is actually quite fast—verifying the information takes about five minutes, and then you can get the permit.
Having handled Beijing logistics for three years, I'm well-versed in the materials required for the Beijing Entry Permit: duplicate copies of the vehicle license, driver's license, and ID card are mandatory—originals for staff verification and copies for filing. The compulsory traffic insurance policy is a key inspection item; last year my truck got rejected because the insurance was due to expire in three days. Remember to check if the annual inspection sticker on the upper right corner of the windshield has expired. I recommend using the Beijing Traffic Police APP for online processing—just upload photos of the documents to save a trip. There are specifics for online photo submissions: photograph the cover and vehicle information page of the vehicle license, both sides of the ID card, and the complete policy page with the official seal. Keep paper copies in the vehicle for random checks by traffic police at any time.