{"id":722,"date":"2017-04-09T08:30:33","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T00:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/04\/09\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/"},"modified":"2024-05-17T14:31:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T06:31:05","slug":"how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Different Types of Residence Permit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Do you know how to apply for a Residence Permit in Guangzhou? Here we show you all about applying for a regular residence permit and answers to those burning questions you have.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Do you know how to apply for a Residence Permit in Guangzhou?&nbsp;Here we show you all about applying for a regular residence permit and answers to those burning questions you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Ftyv3yBOjxmUIvHc5I5Yj0tNqC_V?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/#For_work\" title=\"For work\">For work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/#For_study\" title=\"For study\">For study<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/#For_family_reunions\" title=\"For family reunions\">For family reunions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/#For_personal_affairs\" title=\"For personal affairs\">For personal affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/how-to-apply-for-different-types-of-residence-permit\/#More_information\" title=\"More information\">More information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_work\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">For work<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FoGhk5qAzPrxz4Zf1tnBGDOuzhse?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"387.5\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Foreign nationals entering Guangzhou with a Z visa or another type of visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Supporting documents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A copy of their work permit issued by the local human resources and social security bureau or the foreign experts administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A certificate of employment from their employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A copy of the registration certificate of the work unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Those entering the country with other types of visas should also submit a certification document conforming the conditions and requirements for&nbsp;<span style=\"color: rgb(179, 24, 0);\"><strong>high-level foreign talent<\/strong><\/span>. This includes those foreign professionals with skills and expertise that are in high demand, as specified by Chinese authorities. Entrants may also provide relevant supporting documents according to the Regulations on Entry and Residence Facility for High-level Foreign Talent and Investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_study\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">For study<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"3.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Ftcf0aai5CEbhwKrn2g94TbjDIfP?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"589\" height=\"444.28879310344826\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Foreign nationals enter Guangzhou with an X1 visa or other type of visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Supporting documents:<\/strong><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">An official document showing the major and the duration of their study from their school.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">An admission notice or a matriculation certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Those with any other type of visas should also submit supporting documents issued by the relevant government authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Please note<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you want to apply for a part-time job while studying at college or take an off-campus job with a residence permit for study, you must apply for an&nbsp;<strong>annotation on your residence permit<\/strong>&nbsp;to the Exit and Entry Administration Department of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">You also need an agreement from your school or employer and to submit the application materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_family_reunions\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">For family reunions<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"4.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fv0tS0k8e-ZpH9y3ssu6j0fyvCmN?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Foreign nationals enter Guangzhou with a Q1 visa or other types of visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Supporting documents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A proof of family relation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A proof of identity of the visited person, as well as official documentation detailing the relation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For children under the age of 18 who are of foreign nationality and are in foster care in China and whose parents are Chinese with foreign citizenship or overseas Chinese:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A copy of the birth certificate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A photocopy of their parents&#8217; passports. If one or both parents are of Chinese citizenship, a photocopy of their overseas permanent residence certificate should also be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Either a copy of the foster parents&#8217; local household registration certificate, or a certificate of at least six months of local residence. A copy of the relevant national identity card.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The power of attorney of both biological and foster parents, which should indicate foster care or the name of the guardians and the duration of foster care.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_personal_affairs\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(227, 55, 55);\">For personal affairs<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fg8dnTpmsMvetrfk4T0h-pX4_RiW?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Foreign nationals enter Guangzhou with an S1 visa or other types of visas.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(179, 24, 0);\"><strong>To visit foreigners with residence permits in Guangzhou<\/strong><\/span>, you should submit an official document showing relation to the visited person (spouse, parents, parents in law, or children under the age of 18), as well as a copy of the visit person\u2019s residence permit and passport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(179, 24, 0);\"><strong>Foreign nationals who are receiving medical assistance or services in China&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>should submit a certificate of hospitalization for at least six months issued by a medical institution above the county level or above Grade A of Class II, or a certificate of medical services received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(179, 24, 0);\"><strong>Chinese with foreign citizenship who are 60 years old or above and who have purchased property in China<\/strong><\/span>, should submit a certificate of their title to the property or a notarized copy of the property purchase contract and the evidence of financial sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For other personal affairs, you should also provide relevant supporting documents for your stated personal affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Detailed application process<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">1. Log into the Guangzhou Entry and Exit Public Management Information System: https:\/\/61.144.19.120\/ELSPafv\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">2. Enter the \u201cIndividual Application for Foreigners\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">3. Fill out the application correctly and truthfully<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">4. Applicants will receive a pre-application number online before taking the relevant application documents to Entry and Exit Administration Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">5. Apply<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">6. The police will process the application<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">7. Documents will be reviewed within 12 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">8. The residence permit will be made in 3 days after being approved. You can choose to receive the permit by mail or by collecting it at the Exit &amp; Entry Administration Department of Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_information\"><\/span><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 147, 97);\"><b>More information<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Exit &amp; Entry Administration Department of Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Opening Hours:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Workdays: 8\u223630-12\u223600; 14\u223600-17\u223630<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;155 Jiefang South Road, Yuexiu district, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;(020) 83115725<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Traffic Guidance:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bus: Get off at Jiefang South Road Station. Bus 5, Bus 14, Bus 29, Bus 64, Bus 86, Bus 87, Bus 88, Bus 113, Bus 180, Bus190, Bus 191, Bus 243, Bus 244a, Bus 244b, Bus 244, Bus 250, Bus 253, Bus 273,Bus 519.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Metro:&nbsp;<\/strong>Line 2, get off at Haizhu Square and exit from B3; Or Line1, get off at Gongyuanqian Station and exit from J.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Fees:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">400 yuan &nbsp;for each residence permit valid for less than a year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">800 yuan for each residence permit valid for 1 to 3 years<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">1000 yuan for each residence permit valid for 3 to 5 years<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"GIC.jpg\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" width=\"500\" height=\"543.2937181663837\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you know how to apply for a Residence Permit in Guangzhou? 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