What does it mean that I need to scan my ID card to stay in a hotel now?

Because hotels have to register when they receive passengers. At the time of registration, the passenger's identity documents shall be checked and truthfully registered according to the prescribed items.

1. According to Article 6 of the Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry promulgated by Order No.588 of the State Council on October 8th, 20 1 1:

Hotels must register when they receive passengers. At the time of registration, the passenger's identity documents shall be checked and truthfully registered according to the prescribed items.

2. According to Article 21 of the Anti-Terrorism Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), which was promulgated on February 27th, 20 15 and came into force on February 27th, 20 16 10:

Operators and service providers such as telecommunications, internet, finance, accommodation, long-distance passenger transport and motor vehicle rental. The identity of the customer should be checked. No service shall be provided to persons whose identities are unknown or who refuse inspection.

Extended information in China, you need to show your ID card when you fly, train or coach, stay in a hotel, enter an Internet cafe, buy controlled items, send a courier, register a drone, apply for an account and call.

If you forget to bring your ID card when staying in a hotel, you can go to the police station to apply for a "proof of accommodation". The real name, real number, facts and real-time registration of hotel accommodation personnel is a regulation to further strengthen the public security management of the hotel industry, eliminate potential safety hazards and ensure social security and stability. If you need to stay in a hotel, you must remember to bring your ID card and show it when you register.

In addition, bathing and massage centers with accommodation conditions also implement one person and one confirmed name registration for overnight guests, and citizens should actively cooperate. Of course, for some lodgers who don't carry or can't provide valid identity documents due to special circumstances, the police station will uniformly implement the "proof of accommodation" system, that is, the police station in the jurisdiction where the hotel is located will issue the hotel accommodation certificate after checking the personnel information according to the lodger's application, and the lodger will register with the proof of accommodation.

Baidu Encyclopedia-People's Republic of China (PRC) Anti-Terrorism Law

Baidu Encyclopedia-Measures for the Administration of Public Security in Hotel Industry

China News Network-If you want to stay in a hotel and forget to bring your ID card, you can apply for a "proof of accommodation" at the police station.