Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration FAQ on visa policy for foreigners

Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration FAQ on visa policy for foreigners

Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration FAQ on visa policy for foreigners

A friendly reminder:

1, the first application (16-60 years old) must be handled in person; Reapplication can be based on a letter of introduction (power of attorney) and the identity certificate of the agent by the applicant's unit or appointed relatives, if the public security organ considers it necessary to meet the applicant, it must be handled in person;

2. Marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate, name change certificate, etc. issued by foreign competent authorities or notarial departments shall be certified by our embassies and consulates abroad, and the Chinese translation issued by domestic translation agencies shall be provided in foreign languages.

3. Visa-free entry foreigners who need to stay in China beyond the visa-free period may apply for a stay permit according to the relevant visa extension notification form; Visa free entry can not apply for a residence permit, if you need to stay in China for a long time, you need to hold the corresponding visa after entry to go through residence procedures.

First, work class

Second, newborn children

Iii. Others

First, work class

Question 1: How to apply for the change of residence permit when the foreigner's work unit has changed?

A: Foreigners employed in Shanghai, if the employer changes, shall, within 10 days from the date of change, go through the procedures for the change of residence permit to the Exit and Entry Administration department of the Shanghai Public security organ. The first step is to go through the formalities of changing the foreigner's work permit with the Shanghai Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs; Step 2 Apply to the exit-entry administration department of Shanghai Public security organ for the change of residence permit work unit with relevant materials.

Question 2: How to apply for the change of residence certificate when the residence address of a foreigner has changed?

A: If a foreigner residing in Shanghai changes his or her address, the first step should be to report the temporary residence registration of overseas personnel to the police station where he or she resides within 24 hours. , when dealing with foreigners can login "independent reporting system on registration of accommodation" (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/24hr), and never leave home to complete the online self-help declaration, can also go to the police station to transact.

The second step shall, within 10 days of the change of address, apply to the Exit and Entry Administration department of Shanghai Public Security for the change of residence certificate information. Foreigners can login "Exit and Entry Administration of Shanghai e-government platform" (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/homeZ) online to deal with. After the online audit, you can directly print the receipt as a certificate, without going to the Exit and Entry Administration department. If the examination fails, the foreigner needs to bring all the relevant documents and go to the entry-exit administration department for on-site processing.

Question 3: When foreigners apply for residence permit, how to stipulate the validity period of health certificate?

A: The foreigner's health certificate is issued by Shanghai International Health Care Center in this city and is valid for 6 months. Certificates issued by international health care centers in other provinces and cities are also accepted.
If the applicant already holds a valid foreigner residence permit, the health certificate can be waived when applying for a new extension; If the applicant holds a foreigner's residence permit has expired, but it is renewed within 3 months, the health certificate can be exempted; If the application is repeated more than 3 months after the deadline, a new health certificate must be submitted.

Q4: What preparations do foreigners working in Shanghai need to make in advance to renew their residence permits?

Answer: When foreigners renew their work residence permits, the employed persons shall apply to the relevant departments in advance for the extension and annual inspection procedures of foreigners' work permits, offshore oil work permits, performance approvals, Shanghai Residence Permit B certificates, etc., and then apply to the Exit and Entry Administration department of Shanghai Public Security organ for the extension of residence permits with the relevant materials and the original documents mentioned above.

Question 5. How can a foreigner who has obtained a work and residence permit issued by Shanghai apply for the extension of his/her residence permit if he/she is sent to another province or city to work or live for a long time due to the business needs of the company?

Answer: The above personnel should apply for the temporary accommodation registration certificate of overseas personnel at their work and place of residence. When applying for the residence certificate and extension procedures, they should submit the company information and the permanent accommodation registration of their place of residence and the temporary accommodation registration certificate in Shanghai. At the same time, if the company has a branch office in the applicant's work and residence, it may be suggested that the applicant apply for a residence permit to the Exit and Entry Administration department of the public security organ in the place of residence.

Questions and answers about short-term work assignments for foreigners

Q. Is my situation a short-term job?

A: There are the following circumstances for completing short-term work tasks: (1) completing a certain technology, scientific research, management, guidance and other work to a domestic partner; (2) to conduct trial training in domestic sports institutions (including coaches and athletes); (3) to shoot films (including advertising films and documentaries); (4) Fashion shows (including car models, shooting print advertisements, etc.); (5) engaging in foreign-related business performances; (6) Other circumstances identified by the human resources and social security department.

Second, Q: What circumstances are not considered to complete short-term work?

A: The following circumstances are not regarded as the completion of short-term work tasks: (a) the purchase of machinery and equipment supporting maintenance, installation, commissioning, disassembly, guidance and training; (2) guiding, supervising and inspecting the bid winning project within the territory; (3) those sent to domestic branches, subsidiaries or representative offices to complete short-term work; (4) Participants in sports events (including athletes, coaches, team doctors, assistants and other relevant personnel). However, according to the requirements of international sports organizations, with the approval of the competent authorities of our country, except the entry of the registration card to participate in the competition); (5) Volunteers and volunteers who enter China to engage in unpaid work or are paid by overseas organizations; (6) The competent department of culture does not indicate "foreign-related commercial performance" in the approval document.

 

Q: What kind of visa should be applied for those who are not considered to enter the country to complete short-term work?

A: Those who are not considered to have completed entry for a short period (1) (2) (3) (4), and the stay time does not exceed 90 days, should apply for an M visa; Those who have (5) (6) circumstances, and the stay time does not exceed 90 days, should apply for F visa.

Q: After the short-term work task is over, can it be transformed into a long-term job?

Answer: After the completion of the short-term work task, the work and residence are still valid, shall not apply for extension. However, if you intend to be employed by a domestic employer, you can apply for a work permit to the human resources and Social security Department with relevant certification materials within the validity period of the residence permit in accordance with the procedures of the Regulations on the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China. The human resources and social security departments shall issue employment permits and employment certificates to qualified personnel.

Q: What are the regulations for foreign doctors entering China to complete short-term work assignments?

A: When foreign doctors enter China to complete short-term work tasks, they should follow the Interim Regulations on Short-term Medical Practice of Foreign Doctors in China, the inviting party must be a medical institution in China, and foreign doctors should obtain a Short-term medical Practice Permit for Foreign Doctors.

Second, newborn children

Question 1: If both parents are foreigners and the child was born in China, how to apply for residence and stay?

A: If both parents are foreigners and the child is born in China, the child's birth certificate, valid identity certificate of the parents and other relevant materials must be presented within 60 days after the birth of the child, and the relevant notification form shall be referred to according to the reasons for residence and stay. A: If both parents are foreigners and the child is born in China, the child's birth certificate, valid identity certificate of the parents and other relevant materials must be presented within 60 days after the birth of the child, and the relevant notification form shall be referred to according to the reasons for residence and stay.

Q2: If one of the parents is a foreigner and the other is a Chinese citizen, and the child was born in Shanghai, but has already applied for a foreign passport at the foreign embassy or consulate in China, how should the child go through the exit procedures?

A: According to the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China, a child born in China has Chinese nationality if both parents or one of them is a Chinese citizen. If the child has already applied for a foreign passport in the territory, due to a conflict of nationality, if the child needs to leave the country, the relevant procedures can be completed by referring to the notification form No. 26. If the father (mother) of a Chinese citizen is a resident of another province or city, please go through the relevant procedures with the Exit and Entry Administration department of the public security organ of the parent's domicile.

Iii. Others

Question 1: Can a person who holds a foreign passport but still retains a permanent residence in China apply for a visa document?

A: For those who have not cancelled their Chinese household registration at the time of leaving the country, who have acquired foreign nationality abroad after leaving the country and entered the country with a foreign passport, they should take the initiative to go through the formalities for the cancellation of their household registration at the local police station. When applying for residence and stay procedures, it is necessary to complete the relevant procedures, provide the original verification of the registration certificate for cancellation and submit a copy, so as to avoid being unable to handle or cause visa delay due to incomplete materials.

Q2: How to apply for a passport replacement if a foreigner has lost it?

A: First, if a foreigner loses his or her passport, he or she must report the loss to the Exit and Entry Administration department of the public security organ at the place where the passport is lost, and provide the corresponding identity certificate and entry certificate. If there is a reception unit, a statement of the situation issued by the reception unit should be provided. After checking the situation, the immigration department will generally issue the passport loss report certificate 2 working days later. Second, after obtaining the passport loss report certificate, foreigners must apply for a new passport from their embassies or consulates in China, and complete the corresponding residence and stay procedures at the Exit and Entry Administration department of the public security organ within 30 days from the date of issuance of the passport loss report certificate.
Specific process: report the loss of passport - obtain the certificate of reporting the loss of passport - apply for a new passport - go to the residence hotel or police station for a new accommodation registration (change to a new passport number) - according to the specific reasons, with reference to the relevant notification sheet to prepare application materials for residence and stay documents.

If a foreigner does not report the loss of his or her passport to the Exit and Entry Administration department of the public security organ after the loss or theft of his or her passport, but directly reapplies for his or her passport to the embassy or consulate of the relevant country in China, he or she shall also provide a letter issued by the embassy or consulate of the relevant country in China when reapplying for a visa.

Question 3: How should foreigners apply for health certificates required for residence permits?

A: The health certificate valid within 6 months required for a foreigner to apply for a residence permit shall be issued by the domestic entry-exit inspection and quarantine department. Foreigners can login in Shanghai, Shanghai international travel health care center's official website (https://online.shhg12360.cn/sithc) or APP "business acceptance" section to make an appointment to deal with.

Q4: What should foreigners pay attention to when applying for visa documents?

A: First, please confirm the validity of your passport in advance. Second, please make sure that there is a blank visa page in your passport. Third, please ensure that your passport is free of defaced photos, page alterations, etc., so as not to affect the normal issuance of visa documents due to insufficient passport validity, no valid visa page or defaced.