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Relocating to Shanghai
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Visas & Permits
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Visas
- Health Certificate -
Work Permit -
Residence Permit -
Import Permit -
Driver License
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Residence
Permit
Each expatriate residing in Shanghai for more than 3 months is required
to obtain a Residence Permit. This must be renewed annually. The
following documentation is required:
1. Application form
2. Your Residence Registration paper
3. Your passport and (1) passport photo
4. Health certificate
5. Official Application Letter from your employer
6. Work Permit and original Foreigner Employment register form
7. Copy of Business License, Organization License, Copy of Approval
License
You shall obtain it personally for first applying. You can obtain Visa Z
and Resident Permit for your spouse and children together, their
passport and Health certificate are required, including your
relationship certification.
▫ Shanghai Public Security Bureau
1500 Minsheng Lu, Pudong, Tel:
2895-1900
hours: 9:00--17:00, Monday--Friday.
The validity of a residence permit
issued in Shanghai is from one year to five year. Two year and above are
granted to foreign investors, or high ranking positions. The majority of
Z visa holders can only apply for a one-year Residence Permit.
- Temporary Residence Permit (Resident
Registration)
All expatriates staying in Shanghai must register residence, it's a
yellow receipt. You shall register with the Public Security Bureau
(police station) closest to your home within 24 hours of moving to your
new residence. Usually this is done by the hotels or service apartments
when you take short stays but not notifying you - Most expats housing
compounds also provide this service.
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