How to apply for a Stay Permit?
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A Chinese visa is a license issued by a Chinese visa authority to a foreigner for entry, exit or transit to China. China's visa authorities include Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, the Chinese Visa Section of the Special Commissioner's Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the domestic public security department.
Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 34:
When visa-exempt foreigners need to stay in China longer than the visa-free period, or foreign ship crew workers and their accompanying family members need to leave the cities where the ports are located, or under other circumstances in which foreigners need to apply for a stay permit, they shall apply for such permits in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Foreigners who need to stay in China for non-diplomatic or non-official business beyond the visa exemption period
Foreign ship crew members and their accompanying family who need to travel beyond the city where their ship’s port is located
Those who have renounced Chinese nationality with the approval of the authorities and who need to stay in China
Foreigners who need to stay in China for humanitarian reasons after finishing their business/work/study in China
Foreign infants born in China who need to stay in China
Those who need to stay in China under other circumstances
To apply for a stay permit, you should submit following documents:
(originals and photocopies)
2- A completed Foreigner’s Visa Application Form
3- A photo that meets the Chinese visa photo requirements
5- A professionally written letter that is bilingual that explains the reason you are applying for the stay permit. The letter does not have to be long, but must include your name as identified on your passport, passport number, and other personal details. It shall be addressed to the officer at the Public Security Bureau Entry and Exit Division and contain an original signature. This letter shall be accompanied by related proofs which may or may not be requested.
6- Other supporting documents for the application:
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Julian is based in Shanghai but often travels for work and runs a company that works with individuals and organizations doing business between the US, China, and Africa. He has been based in China for a number of years.
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