Tips for Foreigners Applying for Residence Permits in Shanghai

Foreigners are required to apply for residence permits for long-term residence in China. When foreigners in Shanghai apply for a residence permit, they can log on to the WeChat public number "Shanghai Public Security Exit-Entry Administration" and check the specific policy information on the homepage under "Public Affairs - Foreigners - Residence Permits for Foreigners". However, many foreigners tend to overlook some details when preparing the application materials, resulting in unsuccessful applications. Today, we will talk about the points that foreigners need to pay attention to when applying for residence permits. 1. Please make sure that you bring a valid passport with blank visa pages. Please make sure that your passport and visa are within the validity period and do not overstay. The key point - passports must have a blank visa page! Generally speaking, the visa page in the passport will be labeled with the word "Visa", but there are also some note pages in the passport, in principle, can not be labeled with a visa, so do not be confused. If there are no more blank visa pages in your passport, you need to apply for a new passport at the embassy or consulate as soon as possible. As the time needed to apply for a new passport varies from country to country, it is recommended to consult the relevant consulate in advance and apply in time to avoid overstaying the visa due to the long time taken to renew the passport. 2、Where can I get the "Application Form for Foreigner Visa Documents"? The Application Form for Foreigner Visa Documents can be printed directly at the Exit-Entry halls in Shanghai. After taking photos at the free photo booths in the halls, you can print it out on the spot with the photo receipt and your passport. 3. What is a health certificate? Can every hospital do it? The health certificate must be issued by the domestic entry-exit inspection and quarantine department, which is not the same as the medical report from the hospital. Foreigners in Shanghai can go to Shanghai International Travel Health Care Center. Please note: An appointment is currently required for the health check, so be sure to reserve a time in advance! Please refer to the official website of the Shanghai International Travel Health Care Center (https://online.shhg12360.cn/sithc/) for related information and how to make an appointment.