Regarding the application process for Residence Permit

Renewal and reissue of Permanent Residence Permits for foreigners

A. Criteria for application: 

Holder of foreigner’s Permanent Residence Permit must apply for renewal, replacement or re-issue if the validity period expires, any change of information and damage or loss of the Permit.

B. Procedures:

1．Complete the "Application Form for Foreigners’ Replacement or Re-issuance of Permanent Residence Permits", 2 recent photos (2-inch) and submit electronic version by CD-ROM recording (see Notes for details).

2. Application for renewal due to expiration shall be processed within one month prior to the validity period of the Permit. Submit the original and 2 photocopies of the passport and Foreigner's Permanent Residence Permit for the application.

3．Where an application for renewal is made because of the change in the contents of the Permit, the application shall be processed within one month of the changes.  Submit the original and 2 photocopies of the valid passport and Foreigner's Permanent Residence Permit, including the evidence before and after the change of relevant information, for the application. Documents issued abroad must be certified by the Chinese embassies (consulates) there.

4．Where an application for replacement is made because of damaged certificate,

original and 2 photocopies of the valid passport and foreign Permanent Residence Permit is required.

5．Where an application for reissue is made due to loss of the certificate, the original and 2 photocopies of the valid passport and Foreigner's Permanent Residence Permit,  and the original and one copy of the Lost Report are required.

6. Where the original foreigners' Permanent Residence Permits are applied through the provincial and municipal public security organs, certificate of permanent residence in Shanghai is also required (including the Registration Form for Temporary Accommodation of Overseas Personnel) and personal (or spouse) property certificate, or proof of employment status (academic), etc.