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How can I extend my resident permit for study?
show answer +If you hold a residence permit for study, you may apply for a one-month stay permit within 10 calendar days after completing your studies.
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What is needed to apply for a residence permit for my visiting wife and child?
show answer +The needed documents include a valid passport and visa of the applicant and a health certificate.
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How do I apply for a work-type residence permit in Shanghai?
show answer +To obtain a work-type residence permit in Shanghai, foreigners need to submit their passport, visa, completed application form, health certificate, official letter of application, and proof of a foreigner's work permit. Contact the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau at 021-12367 for more information.
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How can I apply for a residence permit for private affairs in regard to domestic service?
show answer +Foreigners who meet one of the following conditions are eligible to apply for a residence permit for private affairs regards to domestic service:
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1. Foreign professionals who have obtained the qualification for permanent residence in China or hold a work-type residence permit.
2. Foreign legal representatives, general managers, deputy general managers or financial directors of multinational corporations' regional headquarters (or headquarters-type organizations). -
If I already have a permanent resident card, do I need to apply for the Five-Star Card?
show answer +Currently, there is no immediate need to replace the old permanent resident card with the new Five-Star Card, as the original permanent resident card is still valid and usable.
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What is the Five-Star Card?
show answer +The Five-Star Card is similar to a Chinese identification card and can be used as a standalone identification document within China. For example, when buying airline or train tickets, it can be used directly without the need to present a foreign passport.
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My husband is a university professor, and he wants to apply for permanent residency. What should he do?
show answer +If your husband is a university professor, he can apply for permanent residency through a university recommendation, or he can apply by providing documents such as his doctoral degree certificate and proof of meeting certain annual income standards.
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How do I update my residence permit if my address has changed?
show answer +If your residence address has changed, the first step is to report the temporary residence registration of overseas personnel to the local police station within 24 hours. You can log in to the "Self-help Declaration System for Overseas Personnel's Accommodation Registration" (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/24hr) to complete the online self-declaration, or visit the police station in person.
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How do I apply for the change of residence permit when employer has changed?
show answer +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.
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If I have a permanent residence permit, do I need to apply for the foreigner's work permit?
show answer +No. But if you want to enjoy greater convenience in Shanghai, you may apply for the Foreigner's Work Permit.
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