893.111/7–1849: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
Shanghai, July 18, 1949.
[Received July 18—9:51 a. m.]
[Received July 18—9:51 a. m.]
2817. Shanghai Public Security Bureau July 17 announced following regulations foreigners travelling in China.
- (1)
- Require photos, passports, official application form and fee.
- (2)
- Valid for one round trip within 2 weeks.
- (3)
- No more than two destinations at one time and by specified route approved by authorities.
- (4)
- Illness et cetera requiring change of plans must have approval local authorities.
- (5)
- Arrival, departure 2-week visitors must be reported police by head of household and permission received.
- (6)
- Travellers staying from 2 weeks [to] 3 months must report themselves and get temporary residence and travel permit.
- (7)
- Foreign travellers not reaching destination within validity permits must report [garble] “appropriate decisions in accordance with the actual conditions will be made by this bureau”.
- (8)
- Those travelling to other areas and unable return Shanghai within validity permits must apply local authorities for extension and turn in original permit upon return Shanghai.
- (9)
- All luggage foreigners subject inspection without exception.
McConaughy