The foreigner who has reached the age of 60 and has no family member overseas seeks refuge with the family members in China.

Ⅱ. Formalities:

1. Handing over the originals of the valid passport and visa for examination;

2. The original of the certificate of check-in in Shanghai (issued by the police substation of the area where the lodging takes place);

3. Submitting the Foreigner Visa and Residence Permit Application Form completely filled up and one recent 2-inch half-length, bareheaded and full-faced photograph;

4. The original and the copy of the certificate of permanent residence in this city of the Chinese citizen with whom the foreigner seeks refuge or the Foreigner’s Residence Permit of the foreigner with whom the foreigner seeks refuge;

5. The original and the copy of the notarized family relation certificate;

6. The original and the copy of the notarized certificate that the foreigner who seeks refuge has no family relations overseas;

7. The original and the copy of the notarized certificate of source of finance of the foreigner who seeks refuge or of financial security of the person with whom the foreigner seeks refuge;

8. The original and the copy of the notarized certificate of house leasing (right of use) or property of the foreigner who seeks refuge or the person with whom the foreigner seeks refuge.

Note: If such certificate is issued by an overseas organ, it must be authenticated by China’s embassy or consulate.

Ⅲ. Business Hours and Place:

Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:00

Note: Credentials are handled alone on Saturday.

1500, Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area

IV. Time Limit of Handling and Winding Up a Case: Within 5 working days, if application documents are complete.

V. Fee Standard: For details, see the Visa Fee Standard of Reciprocal Countries and Non-Reciprocal Countries, the State Development and Planning Commission and the Ministry of Finance [J. J. G. (2003) No.392]

VI. Information Telephone: 28951900

VII. Supervision Telephone: 68547109