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.

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