Basic information

ItemFirst-time application,

extension, renewal and

reissue of residence

permits for foreigners

coming for a family

reunion

Online appointmenthttps://msjw.ga.sz.gov.cn/
Commitment

time frame

5 workdaysOnline processinghttps://msjw.ga.sz.gov.cn/crj/crjmsjw/wsyy/ajax/zswgrSchedule.html?anonFlag=1&tokenId=bXNqd0AyMDE4&gdbsTokenId=null
Procedure typeWindow processing, online processing

Acceptance criteria

Qualifying individual: a foreigner with a Chinese Q1family reunion visa

Acceptance requirements: If the family reunion visa indicates there is a requirement to apply for a residence permit after entry, the applicant 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

2Valid passport or other international travel documentsOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper

3Letter that explains the applicant’s family relations

(associated electronic license)

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

4Certification 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

5Passports of foreign parentsOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

6Certificate of Residence AbroadOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

7Power of attorney from the applicant’s parentsOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Certificate

Material form:

Paper/electronic

8Letter from the trustee who agrees to provide foster care

services

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

9Physical Health CertificateOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

10Certificate of a loss of passport or a diplomatic note from

the embassies and consulates of his/her country in China

Original document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper/electronic

Material category:

Other

Material form:

Paper/electronic

11Photo and Photo Return ReceiptOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

Paper

Material category:

Other

Material form: Paper

12Registration Form of Temporary Residence for VisitorsOriginal document: 1

Photocopy: 0

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