Points to note when applying for a foreign residence permit

申请外国居留许可的注意事项

After entering China, foreigners who need to reside in China for non-diplomatic or official purposes can apply for the issuance, extension, replacement, or reissuance of residence permits through the exit-entry administration authorities.

外国人入境后，因非外交、公务目的需要在中国居留的，可通过出入境管理机关申请发放、延期、换发、补发居留证件。

Typically, the applicant must handle the application personally.

通常情况下，申请人必须亲自处理申请。

However, under the following circumstances, it may be processed by the inviting company or individual, the applicant's relatives, or relevant specialized service agencies:

但在下列情况下，可由邀请公司或个人、申请人的亲属、或相关专业服务机构办理：

1.Individuals classified as high-level talent or urgently-needed talent required by the country.

1.被归类为国家所需的高层次人才或急需人才的个人。

2.Individuals under the age of 16 or over the age of 60, or those with mobility limitations due to illness or other reasons.

2.16岁以下或60岁以上的个人，或因疾病或其他原因行动不便者。

To apply for a residence permit, the following documents are required:

申请居留证，需提供下列文件：

1.Valid passport or other international travel documents.

1.有效护照或其他国际旅行证件。

2.Completed application form for foreigner's visa, along with one recent 2-inch color photo with a white background.

2.完整的外国人签证申请表，以及一张最近的2英寸白色背景彩色照片。

3.Supporting documentation relevant to the purpose of the application.

3.与申请目的相关的证明文件。

4.Any other procedures to be fulfilled and documentation to be submitted.

4.需要履行的任何其他程序和需要提交的文件。

5.When preparing application documents, it's crucial to pay attention to certain details that might be easily overlooked, potentially leading to unsuccessful outcomes.

5.在准备申请文件时，关注某些可能容易被忽视的细节至关重要，这可能会导致不成功的结果。

Therefore, it's important to take note of the following:

因此，必须注意以下几点：

1. Please ensure you have a valid passport with available blank visa pages.

1.请确保您持有有效护照，护照上有可用的空白签证页。

Verify that both your passport and visa are within their validity period.

确认您的护照和签证都在有效期内。

Typically, visa pages in passports are labeled with "visa," while other pages may contain annotations and should not be used for visa stamps.

护照中的签证页通常贴有“签证”标签，而其他页可能包含注释，不应用于签证印章。

If your passport lacks blank visa pages, it's necessary to promptly apply for a new passport at the embassy or consulate. As processing times for new passports may vary among different embassies, it's advisable to inquire with the relevant embassy in advance and handle it promptly to prevent visa expiry due to lengthy passport renewal procedures.

如果您的护照缺少空白签证页，需要及时向大使馆或领事馆申请新护照。由于不同大使馆的新护照处理时间可能有所不同，建议提前咨询相关大使馆并及时处理，以防止因护照更新程序冗长而导致签证过期。

2. The "visa application form for foreigners" can be printed at various exit-entry acceptance halls in Shanghai. After taking a photo at the free photo booth inside the hall, you can print it on-site with the photo receipt and your passport.

2、《外国人签证申请表》可在上海各出入境受理大厅打印，在大厅内的免费照相亭拍照后，可凭照相收据和护照现场打印。

3. Health certificates must be issued by the domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department, which differs from hospital medical examination reports.

3.健康证明必须由国内出入境检验检疫部门出具，与医院体检报告不同。

Appointments are required for health checks, so it's essential to reserve time in advance.

体检是需要预约的，所以提前预约是必不可少的。

To access information about the required application materials, criteria, procedures, processing time, and other specific details for obtaining a residence permit, you can visit the "service guide for issuance, extension, replacement, and reissuance of residence permits for foreigners" section on the official website of the National Immigration Administration.

为了获得居留许可所需的申请材料、标准、程序、处理时间和其他具体细节，您可以访问国家移民局官方网站上的“外国人居留许可发放、延期、更换和补发服务指南”部分。

You can also find information on the office addresses and contact details of the exit-entry administration authorities of public security organs in various regions under the "Service Institutions" section.

您还可以在“服务机构”部分找到各地区公安机关出入境管理机关的办公地址和联系方式等信息。

The website of the National Immigration Administration is: https://www.nia.gov.cn

国家移民管理局的网址是：https://www.nia.gov.cn

Additionally, you may inquire through the 12367 service platform for further assistance.

此外，您可透过12367服务平台查询，以寻求进一步的协助。