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Approval of foreigners’ permanent residence

Overseas Chinese

Materials which are complete and in a legal form will be accepted.

Instructions for Filling

1.The application materials shall be sequenced in the order as set out in the List of Application Materials in this Guide;

2.The documents prepared by the Applicant are printed with A4 papers, and those issued by the government and other authorities shall be provided in the size(s) as the original(s);

3.Copies of the application materials shall be clear and legible.

Formal Standards

1. The application materials shall be sequenced in the order as set out in the List of Application Materials in this Guide;

2. The documents prepared by the Applicant are printed with A4 papers, and those issued by the government and other authorities shall be provided in the size(s) as the original(s);

3. Copies of the application materials shall be clear and legible.

Notes:

1. Such applicants as being 18 years old or more shall come in person. Children under the age of 18 years old shall be accompanied by their parents (in case of divorced parents, they can be accompanied by the parent bearing the liability of guardian).

2. The photo shall be a front-face and bareheaded color photo with white background (with a size of 48mm*33mm). The width of the face shall be equal to/greater than 18mm ± 1mm, the distance between the hairline and the top edge of the photo shall be 1.5mm - 2.5mm, and it is advisable to show the complete collar point of the shirt or collarbone.

3. Where the Applicant applies for change of nationality, the proof of acquiring a foreign nationality shall be submitted. Where the Applicant had a Chinese nationality, such original resident in mainland China shall provide the original Chinese private passport and proof of foreign residence (in case a person holding a business passport acquires a foreign nationality, the procedures for renunciation of Chinese nationality shall be first completed); in case of original Taiwan residents, the proof for deregistration of permanent residence in Taiwan shall also be provided; in case of original residents of Hong Kong and Macao, the proof for cancellation of Hong Kong and Macao resident status shall also be provided. When necessary, the proofs provided by foreign countries shall be certified by Chinese embassies (consulates).

4. In case of name change of the Applicant, the proof of name change or the proof that the two names refer to the same person shall be provided in original and 2 copies; if the same are issued by a foreign country, the same shall be certified by Chinese embassies (consulates).

5. The certificate of no criminal record, marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate, proof of adoption, proof of name change and other relevant materials issued by a foreign country may be issued by the competent national department and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates), and the proofs issued by the embassy (consulate) of the country where the Applicant is located in PRC (personal statement is not acceptable).

6. Relevant materials written in foreign languages shall be translated into Chinese by a qualified translation company in PRC, with the seal of that company, and provided together with the copy of the translation company’s business license.

7. If the Applicant needs to print his/her Chinese name in the Permanent Residence Identity Card, he/she shall write in the column of “Other issues to be explained” that “the Chinese name is required to be printed at card production”.

List of Application Materials

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Name of material	Source	Type of material	Number of hardcopy materials	Form of material	Remarks	Mandato ry or not
1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence in China, and 2 2-inch photos taken recently, and make a CD to submit the electronic form of materials (see details in the Notes)	The form is available from the external reception window for exit-entry affairs in Shanghai, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the general portal of “one-stop administration services”	Original	1	Paper		Mandatory
2. Submit the originals and 2 copies of the valid passport and visa (or residence card)	Prepared by the Applicant	Original and copy	2	Paper		Mandatory
3. The original birth certificate (or kinship certificate and proof of adoption) and 2 copies. In case the same is issued by a foreign country, it shall be certified by Chinese embassies (consulates).	Relevant government competent authorities of health and notarization, and Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper		Mandatory
4. Original ID cards of the parents and 2 copies.	Prepared by the Applicant	Original and copy	2	Paper		Mandatory
5. Original marriage certificates of the parents and 2 copies (in case of divorced parents, the proof for the liability of guardian borne by the Principal Applicant, such as award of the court). In case the same is issued by a foreign country, it shall be certified by Chinese embassies (consulates).	Relevant civil affairs authorities, courts, and Chinese embassies (consulates), etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper		Mandatory
6. If the parents or either of them has a Chinese nationality at the birth of the child, the procedures for nationality confirmation shall be completed.	Public security organs, etc.	Original	1	Paper	View details Affixed with the official seal	Mandatory

Materials required to be submitted by foreign spouses

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Name of material	Source	Type of material	Number of hardcopy materials	Form of material	Mandato ry or not
1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence in China, and 2 2-inch	The form is available from the external reception window for exit-entry affairs in Shanghai, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the general portal of “one-stop administration services”	Original	1	Paper	Mandatory
2. Submit the originals and 2 copies of the valid passport and visa (or residence card)	Prepared by the Applicant	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
3. Original and two copies of the marriage relationship certificate. In case the same is issued by a foreign country, it shall be certified by Chinese embassies (consulates), which certification shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance. In addition, the identity card used for marriage registration shall be provided in 2 copies.	Relevant government competent authorities of health and notarization, and Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
4. The original health certificate issued by domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department (or that issued by a foreign medical institution and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates)) and 1 copy. The health certificate shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department, Chinese embassies (consulates), etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
5. The original record of no criminal offences issued by a foreign country and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates) and 1 copy. The name on that record shall be consistent with that on the valid passport; If the Applicant once changes his/her name, his/her former name shall be stated in that record; If the Applicant lives in a country or region other than the passport country for 2 or more consecutive years after the age of 18, a record of no criminal offences in that country or region shall also be submitted. The record of no criminal offences shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory

Materials required to be submitted by Investor (Principal Applicant)

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Name of material	Source	Type of material	Number of hardcopy materials	Form of material	Mandato ry or not
1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence in China, and 2 2-inch photos taken recently, and make a CD to submit the electronic form of materials (see details in the Notes)	reception window for exit-entry affairs in Shanghai, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the general portal of “one-stop administration services”	Original	1	Paper	Mandatory
2. Submit the originals and 2 copies of the valid passport and visa (or residence card)	Prepared by the Applican	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
3. The original and one copy of the tax payment certificate issued by the tax authority for paying personal income tax for 3 consecutive years prior to the date of application (applicant who meets Condition 5 must submit the tax payment certificate issued by the Shanghai tax authority).	Issued by tax authority	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
4. A copy of the Business License of the Enterprise and the online annual report for the past 3 years, a Certificate of Approval for Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Registration for Establishment of Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Change of Registration for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and a joint online annual report for the past 3 years. Two copies shall be submitted.	Relevant authorities in charge of enterprises registration etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
5. Original capital verification report and audit report for 3 consecutive years after the amount of the company reaches the standard, and 2 copies. If an investor engages in investment in encouraged industries listed in the Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment promulgated by the State, he or she shall provide a confirmation letter of foreign investment projects encouraged by the State or a Receipt of Change of Registration for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and other certificates proofing that it is regarded as a foreign investment enterprise encouraged by the State. If an investor invests in a company or enterprise as a controlling shareholder, he or she must also submit relevant investment and shareholding certificates. In case these certificates are issued abroad, they must be certified by China's embassies (consulates).	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
6. The original health certificate issued by domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department (or that issued by a foreign medical institution and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates)) and 1 copy. The health certificate shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
7. The original record of no criminal offences issued by a foreign country and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates) and 1 copy. The name on that record shall be consistent with that on the valid passport; If the Applicant once changes his/her name, his/her former name shall be stated in that record; If the Applicant lives in a country or region other than the passport country for 2 or more consecutive years after the age of 18, a record of no criminal offences in that country or region shall also be submitted. The record of no criminal offences shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory

Materials required to be submitted by Investor (Principal Applicant)

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Name of material	Source	Type of material	Number of hardcopy materials	Form of material	Mandato ry or not
1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence in China, and 2 2-inch photos taken recently, and make a CD to submit the electronic form of materials (see details in the Notes)	reception window for exit-entry affairs in Shanghai, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the general portal of “one-stop administration services”	Original	1	Paper	Mandatory
2. Submit the originals and 2 copies of the valid passport and visa (or residence card)	Prepared by the Applican	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
3. The original and one copy of the tax payment certificate issued by the tax authority for paying personal income tax for 3 consecutive years prior to the date of application (applicant who meets Condition 5 must submit the tax payment certificate issued by the Shanghai tax authority).	Issued by tax authority	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
4. A copy of the Business License of the Enterprise and the online annual report for the past 3 years, a Certificate of Approval for Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Registration for Establishment of Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Change of Registration for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and a joint online annual report for the past 3 years. Two copies shall be submitted.	Relevant authorities in charge of enterprises registration etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
5. Original capital verification report and audit report for 3 consecutive years after the amount of the company reaches the standard, and 2 copies. If an investor engages in investment in encouraged industries listed in the Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment promulgated by the State, he or she shall provide a confirmation letter of foreign investment projects encouraged by the State or a Receipt of Change of Registration for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and other certificates proofing that it is regarded as a foreign investment enterprise encouraged by the State. If an investor invests in a company or enterprise as a controlling shareholder, he or she must also submit relevant investment and shareholding certificates. In case these certificates are issued abroad, they must be certified by China's embassies (consulates).	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
6. The original health certificate issued by domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department (or that issued by a foreign medical institution and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates)) and 1 copy. The health certificate shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
7. The original record of no criminal offences issued by a foreign country and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates) and 1 copy. The name on that record shall be consistent with that on the valid passport; If the Applicant once changes his/her name, his/her former name shall be stated in that record; If the Applicant lives in a country or region other than the passport country for 2 or more consecutive years after the age of 18, a record of no criminal offences in that country or region shall also be submitted. The record of no criminal offences shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory

Materials required to be submitted by Overseas Chinese (Principal Applicant) Engaging in “Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone and China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone”, and “Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation”

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Name of material	Source	Type of material	Number of hardcopy materials	Form of material	Mandato ry or not
1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence in China, and 2 2-inch photos taken recently, and make a CD to submit the electronic form of materials (see details in the Notes)	reception window for exit-entry affairs in Shanghai, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the general portal of “one-stop administration services”	Original	1	Paper	Mandatory
2. Submit the originals and 2 copies of the valid passport and visa (or residence card)	Prepared by the Applican	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
3. The original and one copy of the tax payment certificate issued by the tax authority for paying personal income tax for 3 consecutive years prior to the date of application (applicant who meets Condition 5 must submit the tax payment certificate issued by the Shanghai tax authority).	Issued by tax authority	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
4. Such certificates refer to the original Chinese passport, ID card, household registration booklet (or household registration cancellation certificate) and other materials that can prove the nationality of the People's Republic of China, or Overseas Chinese Certificate issued by Shanghai Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs	Shanghai Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
5. The original and one copy of the Certificate for Overseas Chinese Application for Permanent Residence in China issued by the Administrative Committee of “Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone and China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone”, or competent authority of “Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation”.	Administrative Committee of “Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone and China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone”(or its authorized sub-zone administrative organization and district administrative bureau), or competent authority of “Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation”	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
6. The original and 2 copies of the Work Permit for Foreigners (or Employment Permit for Foreigners and Certificate for Foreigner Expert) that have been handled in Shanghai for 4 consecutive years before the date of application.	Relevant competent labor authorities	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
7. The original and one copy of the Employment Certificate issued by the Employer	Prepared by the Applicant	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
8. A copy of the Business License of Employer and the online annual report for the past 4 years, a Certificate of Approval for Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Registration for Establishment of Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Change of Registration for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and a joint online annual report for the past 4 years. Submit 2 copies.	Relevant authorities in charge of enterprises registration etc	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
9. The original and one copy of the tax payment certificate issued by the Shanghai tax authority for paying personal income tax for 4 consecutive years prior to the date of application.	Shanghai tax authority	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
10. The original health certificate issued by domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department (or that issued by a foreign medical institution and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates)) and 1 copy. The health certificate shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department, Chinese embassies (consulates), etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory

Materials required to be submitted by Overseas Chinese with Doctoral Degree (Principal Applicant)

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Name of material	Source	Type of material	Number of hardcopy materials	Form of material	Mandato ry or not
1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence in China, and 2 2-inch photos taken recently, and make a CD to submit the electronic form of materials (see details in the Notes)	reception window for exit-entry affairs in Shanghai, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the general portal of “one-stop administration services”	Original	1	Paper	Mandatory
2. Submit the originals and 2 copies of the valid passport and visa (or residence card)	Prepared by the Applican	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
Such certificates refer to the original Chinese passport, ID card, household registration booklet (or household registration cancellation certificate) and other materials that can prove the nationality of the People's Republic of China, or Overseas Chinese Certificate issued by Shanghai Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs	Shanghai Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
4. The original and two copies of the doctoral degree certificate and authentication certificate. The Verification Report for Academic Qualification of China Higher Education (the verification procedures can be handled through the website of CHSI or the Shanghai Student Affairs Center) shall be provided in case the doctoral degree certificate is issued by domestic educational institutions; For doctoral degree certificates issued by overseas educational institutions, the authentication certificate issued by Chinese embassies (consulates) or the Certificate of Foreign Academic Degree issued by CSCSE shall be provided (certificates can be verified through the Overseas Academic Degree Certification System of the Ministry of Education).	Domestic educational institutions, Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
5. The original and 2 copies of the valid Work Permit for Foreigners (or Employment Permit for Foreigners and Permit for Foreigner Expert)	Relevant competent labor authorities	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
6. The original and one copy of the Employment Certificate issued by the Employer	Relevant competent labor authorities	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
7. A copy of the Business License of Employer and the online annual report for the past 1 years, a Certificate of Approval for Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Registration for Establishment of Enterprises with Foreign Investment or a Receipt of Change of Registration for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and a joint online annual report for the past 1 years. Submit 2 copies.	Prepared by the Applicant	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
8. The original health certificate issued by domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department (or that issued by a foreign medical institution and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates)) and 1 copy. The health certificate shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Domestic exit-entry inspection and quarantine department, Chinese embassies (consulates), etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory
9. The original record of no criminal offences issued by a foreign country and certified by Chinese embassies (consulates) and 1 copy. The name on that record shall be consistent with that on the valid passport; If the Applicant once changes his/her name, his/her former name shall be stated in that record; If the Applicant lives in a country or region other than the passport country for 2 or more consecutive years after the age of 18, a record of no criminal offences in that country or region shall also be submitted. The record of no criminal offences shall remain valid in 6 months upon its issuance.	Chinese embassies (consulates) etc.	Original and copy	2	Paper	Mandatory

Name of the Application Document

Application Form for Permanent Residence in China

Handling Place

1. Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau (No. 1500 Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area); 2. Exit-entry administration divisions of FTZ Branch and exit-entry administration offices of branches. Click to view

Business Hours

1. Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau (No. 1500 Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area): Monday – Friday: 9:00-11:30; 13:30-17:00; (excluding national holidays); 2. Exit-entry administration divisions of FTZ Branch and exit-entry administration offices of branches: See the Address and Time of Reception for Foreigner Documents in Various District for details of the address and time of acceptance. Click to view

Legal Basis

As per Article 30 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, where visas held by foreigners specify that foreigners need to apply for residence permits after entry, such foreigners shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people’s governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners’ residence permits.

Place of Business Handling

Procedures of Business Handling

Mode of Business Handling

Handled at the window

Special Procedures

N/A

Approval Certificate

Name of the review and approval result

Residence Certificate for Foreigners' Reunification (For Fosterage)

Service mode

1. Self collection at the window; 2. Logistic delivery

Period of service

N/A

Sample of the review and approval result

Review and Approval Charges

Charged or not

Not allowed

Name of the charged items

Permanent Residence Identity Card

Charging link

Certificate issuing link

Charging standard

1. Acceptance fee: RMB 1500;

2. Fees for producing the Permanent Residence Identity Card: RMB 300;

Charging bases

FGJG [2004] No. 1267; CS [2018] No. 10

Exemption is allowed or not

Not allowed

Exemption description

N/A

Bases for exemption

Sequence

Remarks

N/A