Terms for Application
Those expatriates with Ph. degrees who currently work in Shanghai abide by Chinese laws in good health condition and have no criminal records can apply for permanent residence in China.
The foreign spouse and their unmarried children under 18 years old of the above foreign applicants who abide by Chinese laws in good health condition and have no criminal records can apply for permanent residence together.
Documents Required
1. Documents Required for expatriates with Ph. Degrees Principal Applicant
1 Complete Application Form for Permanent Residence in China and provide 2 copies of twoinch recent photos Read the Notice for more details.
2 Valid passport and employmenttyped residence permits and 2 copies of each should be submitted.
3 Ph. Degree diploma and the Authentication Certificate and provide 2 copies of each. If the diploma was issued by a domestic educational institution then China Highereducation Verification Report via China Highereducation student information website or Shanghai Students Affairs Center also must be provided. If the diploma was issued by an overseas educational institution then Foreign academic degree Verification issued by Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange CSCSE via Overseas Academic Degree Accreditation System by Education Ministry must also be provided.
4 Valid Working Permit and provide 2 copies of this.
5 Employment certificate issued by the employer and provide 1 copy of this.
6 Employers Business License counterpart or relevant registration certificate its online annual report for recent year and provide 2 copies of each.
7 A Health check certificate which was issued by a domestic entryexit inspection and quarantine agency or by foreign medical institutions verified by Embassy /Consulate General of China and provide 1 copy of this. The health certificate should be issued within the validity of the last 6 months.
8 A Criminal Record/ Background check which shows no trace or history of any kind must be verified by the Embassy/Consulate General of China and 1 copy should also be provided. The Record Check must be issued by relevant nationallevel competent authority and shall specify the verification result of the applicant criminal record. The name on the Record Check must match that on the valid passport. In case the applicant has changed names the former names should be noted in the Record In case the applicant has lived in a country/region outside the passportissuing country for successively two years or longer after he/she is 18 years old a clear Criminal Record check from that country/region is also required. The Records should be issued within the validity of the last 6 months In case the duration of validity noted on the Record Check is less than 6 months then the note on the Record Check shall prevail.
9 The original and one photocopy of the Certificate of No Criminal Record in China which should cover all passport numbers used by the applicant during their stay in China.
2.Documents Required for Spouse
1 CompleteApplication Form for Permanent Residence in China and provide 2 copies of twoinch recent photos Read theNoticefor more details.
2 Valid passport and valid visa or residence permit and provide 2 copies of each.
3 Marriage certificate and provide 2 copies of this. If this certification was issued abroad a verification from the Embassy/Consulate General of China is also needed which has a validity of up to 6 months. Two copies of ID certifications used for marriage registration are also required.
4 A Health check certificate which was issued by a domestic entryexit inspection and quarantine agency or by foreign medical institutions verified by Embassy /Consulate General of China and provide 1 copy of this. The health certificate should be issued within the validity of the last 6 months.
5 A Criminal Record/ Background check which shows no trace or history of any kind must be verified by the Embassy/Consulate General of China and 1 copy should also be provided. The Record Check must be issued by relevant nationallevel competent authority and shall specify the verificationresult of the applicant criminal record. The name on the Record Check must match that on the valid passport. In case the applicant has changed names the former names should be noted in the Record In case the applicant has lived in a country/region outside the passportissuing country for successively two years or longer after he/she is 18 years old a clear Criminal Record check from that country/region is also required. The Records should be issued within the validity of the last 6 monthsIn case the durationof validity noted on the Record Check is less than 6 months then the note on the Record Check shall prevail.
6 The original and one photocopy of the Certificate of No Criminal Record in China which should cover all passport numbers used by the applicant during their stay in China.
3. Documents Required forChildren
1 CompleteApplication Form for Permanent Residencein China and provide 2 copies of twoinch recent photos Read theNoticefor more details.
2 Valid passport and visa or residence permit and provide 2 copies of each.
3 Birth Certificate or parentchildren relationship certificate or adoption proof and provide 2 copies of this. If the certification or proof was issued abroad then verification by the Embassy/Consulate General of China is required.
4 ID certificates of both parents and provide 2 copies of each.
5 Marriage certificate of parents and 2 copies of this in case the parents have divorced the principal applicant should provide validsoleguardianship proof such as a court verdict etc.. If the certification was issued abroad then verification by the Embassy/Consulate General of China is required.
6 Nationality identification should be processed in the first place if one/both of the parents was/were of Chinese nationality when the child was born.
Notice
1 Applicant above 18 years old should come to process the application in person. For those under 18 years old both parents should come to process the application in case the parents are divorced the sole guardian parent shall process the application.
2 The applicant should have their electronic ID photo taken at the social service photo station at the Immigration Service Center of ExitEntry Administration department. In addition they need to provide two ID photos taken recently.The photo should be taken in color with a white background. No hats or other obscuring items are permitted and the full face must be visible. The photo size must be 48mm33mm with a facial width of 18mm1mm and head height top of head to top of photo between 1.5mm2.5mm. The shirt collar or collarbone should be visible.
3At the time of application the applicant shall meet the relevant requirements such as employment academic degree etc.
4 In case the applicant has changed nationality certificate of naturalization is required. In case the applicant was once of Chinese nationality the former mainland Chinese citizen shall also provide their previous private passport and overseas permanent resident certificate Chinese nationals who join another nationality when holding an official/service passport must renounce Chinese nationality first former Taiwanese shall also provide a residence deregistration certificate former Hong Kong/Macau people shall also provide an ID cancellation certificate. If necessary certifications issued abroad must be verified by the Embassy/Consulate General of China.
5 In case the applicant has changed their name relevant certifications and 2 copies of these are required. Certifications issued in a foreign country should be verified by the Embassy/Consulate General of China.
6 The Criminal Record/Background check Marriage certificate Birth certificate relationship certificate adoption paper name changing proof or other relevant documents issued by overseas authorities must either be verified by the Embassy/Consulate General of ChinaIf the relevant certification includes an additional certificate issued by a signatory state to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents hereinafter referred to as the Convention and is verified to be true it is exempt from embassy or consulate authenticationabroad. For nonsignatory countries or documents from signatory countries not covered by the Convention the embassy or consulate authentication procedure still applies or be certified by his/her countrys Embassy/Consulate General in China personal statement is not acceptable.
7 Certifications in foreign languages should be translated into Chinese and stamped by an eligible domestic translation agency and a copy of the business license of this translation agency is required.
8 The applicant can mark downNeed to print Chinese nameinOtherscolumn of the application form if he/she hopes to have a Chinese name printed onForeign Permanent Resident ID Card.
9 Exitentry administration of public security organs may as they deem necessary require applicants to attend an interview or submit additional supporting documents. Applications which fail to provide the requisite information within the required time will be rejected unless caused by a force majeure event.
Time and Place to Apply
Immigration Service Center of ExitEnter Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security BureauNO.89 Lane 36 Xuelin Road Pudong New District
Mon  Fri 900 am  1130 am 1330 pm  1700 pmexcept holidays and festivals
Exitentry administration offices of each branches of the Shanghai Municipal PSB
Read the list ofBranch Offices Informationfor detailed address and working hours.
Time for Processing
The application shallbe handled andreported to the Ministry of Public Security in 90working days after all the required documents are submitted Time for investigation is excluded if some items need to be investigated by the Public Security Bureau.
Payment
1. Processing fee RMB 1500
2. Card fee RMB 300
Service Tel
12367
Supervision Tel
68547109
Online platform for Government Affairs of ExitEnter Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau
https//gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/
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