Basic information

ItemFirst-time application,

extension, renewal and

reissue of residence permits for foreigners attending

to personal affairs

Online

appointment

https://msjw.ga.sz.gov.cn/
Expected

time frame

5 workdaysOnline

processing

https://msjw.ga.sz.gov.cn/crj/crjmsjw/wsyy/ajax/zswgrSchedule.html?anonFlag=1&tokenId=bXNqd0AyMDE4&gdbsTokenId=null
Procedure

type

Window processing, online processing

Acceptance criteria

Qualifying individual: a foreigner with a Chinese S1 or S2 personal affairs visa

Acceptance requirements: If the personal affairs visa indicates there is a requirement to apply for a residence permit after entry, the individual shall apply within 30 days from the date of entry to obtain a foreigner’s residence permit from the appropriate exit and entry administrations of public security organs under local people’s governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigner’s residence permits.

Processing procedure

Application materials

NOTE: All submitted materials shall be paper size A4.

1Visa/ Stay permit/ Residence Permit Application FormOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Application form

Material form: Paper

2Registration Form of Temporary Residence for VisitorsOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

3Physical Health CertificateOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

4Nationality Examination Information for Applicants Under

the Age of 18

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

5Identification of the person being visited (associated e

lectronic license)

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

6Letter that explains the applicant’s family relations

(associated electronic license)

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Application form

Material form:

Paper/electricity

7Certification showing the family relations of the visited

individual (associated electronic license)

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

8Certification of hospitalization or certification of receiving

medical services

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

9Chinese of foreign nationality who have reached 60 years

of age and bought real estate in China shall submit

supporting documents.

Original document: 0

Photocopy: 1

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

10Other people shall submit documents to prove the purpose of handling personal affairs in China.Original document: 0

Photocopy: 1

Paper

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper

11Valid passport or other international travel documentsOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper

12Letter issued by the visited individual (associated

electronic license)

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

13Valid exit and entry documents of the employer and

domestic worker with foreign nationality

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

14Letter of application, guarantee and employment contract

issued by the employer

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper

15Letter of Financial Guarantee and Personal Accident

Insurance

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper

16Diploma from Chinese institutions of higher learning

(including institutions in Hong Kong and Macao)

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

17Supporting documents of business plan or proposed

business plan

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper

18Chinese with foreign nationality who has reached the age

of 70 with no family members and estate but has relatives

willing to look after him/her needs to provide the

relative’s guarantee letter and living cost certification.

(Shenzhen)

Original document: 0

Photocopy: 1

Paper

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper

Service window

Comprehensive Service Window in Luohu District

Add: Comprehensive Window, 2/F, Building 4, Integrated Hall, 2015 Yanhe Road North, Luohu District, Shenzhen (the former second processing hall of the Luohu District Public Security Bureau exit and entry department)

Tel: (86-755) 84465490

Office hours: 9 a.m-12 p.m, 2-6 p.m, Monday to Friday (except national statutory holidays)

Metro: 1.7 kilometers away from Exit A, Xinxiu Station; 920 meters away from Exit C, Huangbeilin Station