Q: I would like to ask about the requirement to have a Chinese mobile number registered under my own name. I am currently using one registered to my grandmother, as she purchased multiple SIM cards and gave one to me.

Could you please advise whether it is necessary for me to have a mobile number registered under my own passport for the residence permit application or other administrative procedures?

A: Regarding your inquiry about whether a Chinese mobile number must be registered in your name when applying for a residence permit, as long as the number you provide can be used to contact you, it will be sufficient for the application.

For other administrative formalities, please consult the appropriate authorities.

Source: Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau