Applying for a Residence Permit

An international scholar holding a Z Visa or R Visa and his or her accompanying family members holding S1 Visas must apply for a Residence Permit from the Division of Entry-Exit Administration, Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau within 30 days after arrival into China. This MUST be done by international scholars and their accompanying family members themselves. The following documents are required:

(1) Physical Examination Verification issued by the Beijing International Travel Healthcare Center (in Haidian district or Dongcheng district).

(2) Visa and Residence Permit Application Form

(3) A Work Permit issued by the Beijing Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs

(4) Passport (ORIGINAL)

(5) 2-inch portrait photo (front-facing, no hat, white background)

(6) Accommodation Registration Form (ORIGINAL and photocopy)

(7) Employment Certificate issued by the host department/school (*)

(8) Marriage Certificate for the accompanying spouse and birth certificate for the accompanying child/children.

Address of Division of Entry-Exit Administration, Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau:
No.2, An Ding Men Dong Da Jie, Dong Cheng District. (东城区安定门东大街2号)
Processing time: 10 working days
Fee: Approximately 400-800 RMB

Extending a Residence Permit

The expiry date for the Residence Permit is always the same as that for the Work Permit. Scholars who want to extend the Residence Permit should first renew their Work Permit. The Residence Permit extension application may be done by the applicants themselves or by someone on their behalf at the Division of Entry-Exit Administration, Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau. The following documents are required:

(1) The Visa and Residence Permit Application Form obtained from Division of Global Scholars.

(2) Work Permit (ORIGINAL copy and photocopy)

(3) Passport (ORIGINAL copy and photocopy)

(4) 2-inch portrait photo (front-facing, no hat, white background)

(5) Accommodation Registration Form (ORIGINAL copy and photocopy)

(6) Employment Certificate issued by the host department/school (*)

(7) Marriage certificate for the accompanying spouse and birth certificate for the accompanying child

(8) Scholars who will not submit the documents by themselves must provide an Authorization Letter to provide authorization for someone to apply on their behalf (*).

Address of Division of Entry-Exit Administration, Beijing Public Municipal Security Bureau: No.2, An Ding Men Dong Da Jie, Dong Cheng District. ( 东城区安定门东大街2 号)
Processing time: 10 working days
Fee: Approximately 400-800 RMB