Foreigners employed in Shanghai, if their employer changes, shall, within 10 days from the date of the change, go through the formalities for the change of residence permit with the exit and entry administration of the Shanghai public security authorities.

The first step is to go through the formalities of changing the foreigner's work permit with the Shanghai bureau of foreign experts affairs. The second step is to apply to the Exit-Entry Administration of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau for the change of residence permit work unit by presenting relevant documents.