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We
have obtained the official document from the Division of Aliens
& Exit-Entry Administration Shanghai Public Security Bureau
that gives all information required for the procedures of applying
for a Residence Card for the Foreigners Residing in Shanghai.
The official document
is in English, however we would always advise that you contact the
Division of Aliens & Exit-Entry Administration Shanghai Public
Security Bureau using the details listed below should you need exact
information relating to your own individual circumstances - we are
told that the rules can differ dependent on Countries of Origin.
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A period of 5 working days (since the day of application)
is needed before the application is approved.
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Foreigners applying
for a residence card as an employee in Shanghai
should submit the following:
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(1) Application letter
from the employer
(2) One copy of either the business licence transcript of a legal
entity in China or the registration certificate of a representative
office of a foreign enterprise.
(3) One copy of the qualification certificate issued by the Shanghai
Municipality Foreign Trade and Economy Committee (MOFTEC) or other
relative authorities.
(4) Foreign Expert's certificate or employment registration form for
the foreigners issued by the Shanghai Municipality Labour Bureau (chairmen
and vice-chairmen of the board with no current post are exempted
by providing proof of validity (annual examination) of their company's
business licence transcript.
(5) Health Certificate issued by health and quarantine administration
in China.
(6) Temporary residence certificate issued by a hotel or the police
in the applicant's residential district.
(7) Two 2 inch half length photographs.
(8) Passport |
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The applicant
should present himself for an interview.
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In
accordance with Article 16 of Rules Governing the Implementation
of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit
of Aliens:
Aliens holding visas D, Z, X or J-1 shall, within
30 days of entry into China, obtain aliens' residence cards or aliens'
temporary residence cards from the city or county Public security
Bureau at the place of their residence. The period of validity of
the aforementioned certificates is the duration of the holders'
permitted stay in China.
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Foreigners
applying for a residence card
as a dependent of a foreign employee in Shanghai should submit
the following:
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(1) Application letter
from the foreign employee's company or unit (the spouse should submit
the marriage certificate).
(2) Health Certificate issued by health and quarantine administration
in China (applicants under 16 years old are exempted).
(3) Temporary residence certificate.
(4) Two 2 inch half length photographs.
(5) The applicant's Passport
(6) The foreign employee's residence card |
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The children of
18 years or over are ineligible to apply for a residence card as
a dependent.
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Foreigners
applying for the extension of the
residence card as an
employee in Shanghai should submit the following:
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1) Application letter from
the employer.
(2) Foreign expert's certificate or foreigner's work permit
which has been extended (chairmen and vice-chairmen of the
board with no current post are exempted by providing proof
of validity (annual examination) of their company's business licence
transcript.
(3) Residence Card.
(4) Passport. |
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Foreigners
applying for the extension of the residence
card as a dependent of a foreign
employee in Shanghai should submit the following:
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(1) Application letter from
the foreign employee's company or unit.
(2) The applicant's passport.
(3) The applicant's residence card.
(4) The foreign employee's residence card. |
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Foreign
employees/dependents applying for the alteration
of the residence card should submit the following:
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(1) Application letter from
the foreign employee's company or unit.
(2) The applicant's residence card.
(3) i. For altering the unit/profession/post: the new foreign
expert's certificate or the foreigner's work permit which
has been altered (chairmen and vice-chairmen of the board with
no current post are exempted by providing proof of validity (annual
examination) of their company's business licence transcript.
ii For altering the address temporary residence certificate
for the new address in Shanghai or
iii For altering the passport: the new and the old passport |
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In accordance
with Article 21 of Rules Governing the Implementation of the Law
of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit of Aliens:
In case of any changes in the information
written in an alien's residence card (such as name, nationality,
occupation, status, place of work, address, passport number and
accompanying children), the holder of the card shall, within 10
days, register such changes with the Public Security Bureau at the
place of his/her residence.
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In accordance
with Article 22 of Rules Governing the Implementation of the Law
of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit of Aliens:
The holder of an alien's residence card who wishes
to move out of the city or county of residence shall, before
moving, register the move with the Public Security Bureau at
the original place of residence. And within 10 days of arrival at
the new place of residence, he/she shall register the move-in with
the Public security Bureau at the new place if residence.
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That is
the complete wording on the form, verbatim. We hope that the information
provided gives you an idea of what is involved and we do repeat
that it is wise to discuss your own personal circumstances with
the Division of Aliens & Exit-Entry Administration Shanghai
Public Security Bureau.
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Division of Aliens
& Exit-Entry Administration Shanghai Public Security Bureau
Contact Details
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| Telephone: |
6357 7925 |
Address: |
333 Wu
Song Lu |
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