Expatriate

· Passport (original and copy)
· Passport-size photos
· Medical report (copy)
· Temporary residence permit (original and copy)
· Resume
· Reference letter from previous employer

PRC Employer

· Business licence (copy)
· Unified Code certificate (copy)
· Employment Contract (in Chinese)
· Employment Approval Letter
· Application form and application letter

"Previous employer" refers to the legal entity employing the expatriate immediately prior to arrival in China and fax copy of reference letter is usually acceptable. This is not required if a copy of a suitable educational certificate (diploma) can be produced.

Hong Kong and Macau residents may present their identification cards and "Huixiangzheng". Taiwan residents may present their "Taibaozheng".

How is a residence permit obtained?

The PRC Public Security Bureau is the authority in-charge. Expatriates may obtain residence permits valid for one to five years and these permits may be renewed for an unspecified number of times.