basic information
| item | first-time application, extension, renewal and reissue of residence permits for foreigners coming for a family reunion | online appointment | |
| commitment time frame | 5 workdays | online processing | |
| procedure type | window 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.
| 1 | visa/ stay permit/ residence permit application form | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper | material category: application form material form: paper |
| 2 | valid passport or other international travel documents | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper | material category: certificate material form: paper |
| 3 | letter that explains the applicant’s family relations (associated electronic license) | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper/electronic | material category: other material form: paper/electronic |
| 4 | certification 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 |
| 5 | passports of foreign parents | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper/electronic | material category: certificate material form: paper/electronic |
| 6 | certificate of residence abroad | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper/electronic | material category: certificate material form: paper/electronic |
| 7 | power of attorney from the applicant’s parents | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper/electronic | material category: certificate material form: paper/electronic |
| 8 | letter from the trustee who agrees to provide foster care services | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper/electronic | material category: other material form: paper/electronic |
| 9 | physical health certificate | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper/electronic | material category: other material form: paper/electronic |
| 10 | certificate 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 |
| 11 | photo and photo return receipt | original document: 1 photocopy: 0 paper | material category: other material form: paper |
| 12 | registration form of temporary residence for visitors | original 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
