2011年8月22日星期一

Residence Permits in China for Foreigners


If you decide to go to China to learn Chinese in Beijing, it is necessary for you to gain China residence permits, so this page will guide you how to get Residence permits in China as a foreigner. 

It is not your visa but your residence permit that gives you the right to live in China. Upon arrival in 
China,you have 30 days to obtain your residence permit.

Your initial visa grants you the right

It is not your visa but your residence permit that gives you the right to live in China. Upon arrival in China, you have 30 days to obtain your residence permit.

Your initial visa grants you the right to enter China for a specific purpose, but expires after a few months. If you wish to stay longer in China, you will need to apply for a residence permit which works like a multiple-entry visa, allowing you to leave the country and return without an additional visa as long as the permit remains valid (even if your original visa has expired).

Types of residence permits

There are three types of residence permits that allow you to live in China:

Permanent residence permits
 (little green booklets) are issued to those holding a D visa and are renewable every 10 years. 

Temporary residence permits 
are valid for 6-12 months. Generally required for visiting scholars or those entering for job training . 

Foreigner Residence Permits 
are normally valid for one year and are renewable annually. They are the standard residence permits issued to the majority of foreigners working in China. 
Document needed

In order to receive a residence permit, you will have to provide the following documentation:
  • Your passport with the respective visa matching the residence permit you are applying for
  • A passport photo
  • Your Residence Registration
  • The respective application form
  • If applicable, your job contract and work permit

Learn more details at: The Bridge School China in Beijing - One of the best Chinese Language School in Beijing.

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