How to get China mobile phone number?

How do I get China phone number? So that, I can use China mobile number to create Chinese social media account, and verify something related to China. Is it possible to get China phone number for foreigners? Especially for those who’re traveling or working in China, getting a local phone number will incredibly save you days. In this article, I will show you everything about China phone number and how to get it.

Does all Chinese social media registration need to provide mobile phone number?

yes. according to the law of China launched in 2013. because of increasingly telephone scams and related crimes on the internet. All Chinese social media and website registration need to provide phone number. that will so much decrease the internet scam and crimes, providing a neat, healthy internet environment. Besides, the virtual phone number is unacceptable, which means, phone number needs to be real-name registered.

What does China mobile phone number look like?

China region code is +86. as for China mobile phone number, basically start with 13, 15, or 18, and there are 11 digits numbers. like this 1515***5764. Besides, some start with 14,17,18, or 19. you should be careful with those phone numbers. they’re used for scamming or advising purposes mainly.

How to get China mobile phone number?

if you’re traveling, or working in China, you will need a China phone number to make your life much easier. Because China is a no-cash country. you barely see people use cash anymore. If you’re not in China, you won’t believe how convenient it is. And, phone number is the basis for applying for a bank account. Also, if you want to use WeChat Pay or Alipay, you need both phone number and bank account.

If you’re not a Chinese resident, don’t have China ID. Then, you still can apply for China mobile phone number. But, you will need one of those valid certificates. I make a list below:

If you’re applying for personal use

(1) Resident identity card, temporary resident identity card or household register;

(2) Identity certificates of soldiers of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and of the Chinese People’s Armed Police;

(3) Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao and Taiwan(港澳台同行证).

(4) Passports of foreign citizens（护照）;

(5) Other valid identity certificates stipulated by laws, administrative regulations and the State.

If you’re applying for company use:

(1) Certificate of organization code;

(2) Business license;

(3) The legal person certificate of the institution or the legal person registration certificate of the social organization;

(4) Other valid certificates or certification documents as stipulated by laws, administrative regulations and the State.

For most of you, a passport is the only one you can provide to apply for China mobile phone. As for China Hong Kong, China Macao, and Taiwan residents, you just need to provide an Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao and Taiwan(港澳台同行证).

NOTE: DO NOT use China’s mobile phone number to do scams and illegal things.