Renewal/Reissuance of the Permanent Residence ID Card
换发、补发外国人永久居留证
I. Application Requirements
If the permanent residence permit expires, the information contained therein changes, or the card is damaged or lost, and the holder’s permanent residence status in China has not been revoked, the holder shall apply for renewal or reissuance in accordance with relevant regulations.
II. Application Procedures
(1) The applicant shall complete the Application Form for Renewal or Reissuance of the Permanent Residence Card, and provide two2-inch recent ID photographs (See Notes below).
(2) Applications for renewal due to expiration may be submitted within1 month prior to the expiration date. Under special circumstances, an application may be submitted in advance to the Exit-Entry Administration Department of the public security organ. Required documents include the original valid passport and original permanent residence permit for foreigners, together with 2 copies of each.
(3) If the information on the card needs to be altered, the holder shall apply for renewal within one month (no less than 30 days) after such change occurs. The original valid passport, Permanent Resident ID Card and proofs of information change shall be submitted, together with 2 copies of each. Documents issued abroad should be authenticated by the Chinese embassies or consulates abroad.
(4) If the card is damaged and requires reissuance, the original valid passport and Permanent Resident ID Card shall be submitted, together with 2 copies of each.
(5) If the card is lost and and requires reissuance, the original valid passport and 2 copies thereof, 2 copies of the lost Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card, and a written statement of loss together with 1 copy thereof shall be submitted.
(6) If the former Permanent Resident ID Card was issued in another province or city of China, proof of residence in Shanghai shall be submitted, including but not limit to the Registration Form of Temporary Residence, house property certificate or certificate of employment (education) of the applicant(or the applicant′s spouse) .
★Notes
(1) Applicants who have reached the age of 18 shall appear in person to submit the application. For applicants under the age of 18, both parents shall appear together for the application (in case the parents are divorced, the parent having sole guardianship may apply on behalf of the applicant).
(2) The applicant shall have a digital identification photograph taken at a designated social service photo station within the Exit-Entry Administration service site of Shanghai and shall provide the digital photo receipt (valid for 3 months from the date of capture). In addition, two recent 2-inch identification photographs shall also be provided. The photographs shall be full-face, bareheaded color images with a white background, measuring 48mm x 33 mm. The width of the subject’s face shall be no less than 18mm±1mm. The top of the hairline shall be positioned 1.5mm to 2.5mm from the upper edge of the photograph. The lower position of the image shall ideally show the full shirt collar tips or the collarbone.
(3) Materials in foreign languages shall be translated into Chinese by a qualified domestic translation company and affixed with the company’s official seal. Additionally, a photocopy of the translation company’s business license shall also be provided.
(4) If the applicant request that a Chinese name be printed on the Foreigner Permanent Residence ID Card, the applicant shall specify in the “Other issues to be explained” section of the Application Form: “ Need to print Chinese name on the card”. The Chinese characters used shall comply with the General Standard Chinese Character Table. For applicants who previously held Chinese nationality, their original Chinese name shall be added in principle. For applicants from countries with Chinese character usage (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia) who possess Chinese character names, the corresponding standardized Chinese characters shall be adopted. Once a Chinese name is added to the Permanent Resident Card, it shall not be altered in principle. If alteration is absolutely necessary, proof of name change issued by a relevant domestic or foreign government authority shall be provided.
(5) Certificates issued abroad - including certificates of no criminal record, marriage certificates, birth certificates, certificates of kinship, adoption certificates, name change certificates, and other relevant documents issued abroad - shall be issued by the competent authorities of the relevant country and authenticated by the Chinese embassy or consulate therein.
If the issuing country is a contracting state to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (hereinafter referred to as “Apostille Convention”), and an Apostille has been duly affixed and verified, consular authentication shall be exempted.
For non-contracting states or where the Apostille does not apply, consular authentication shall remain available (if the certificate authenticates materials issued by the relevant government authorities of the country of origin in China, such authenticated materials shall be attached, and the certification shall confirm the authenticity of the documents. Certificates merely stating “the photocopy conforms to the original” or authenticating personal declarations shall not be accepted).
(6) If Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the public security organ deems it necessary to conduct an interview with the applicant or require supplementary materials, the applicant shall cooperate accordingly. Failure to attend the interview or submit the required materials within the prescribed time limit, except due to force majeure, shall result in revocation of the application.
Acceptance Time and Location:
Immigration Service Center of Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau (NO.8-9, Lane 36, Xuelin Road, Pudong New District):
Mon - Fri, 9:00 am ~ 11:30 am, 13:30 pm ~ 17:00 pm（except holidays and festivals）
Exit-entry Administration Detachment of sub-bureau:
Read the list of ″Branch Offices Information″ for detailed address and working hours.
Time for Processing:
The application shall be handled and reported to the Ministry of Public Security in 20working days after all the required documents are submitted (Time for investigation is excluded if some items need to be investigated by the Public Security Bureau).
Payment:
1. Renewal: RMB300
2. Reissuance: RMB 600
Service Tel:12367
Supervision Tel:68547109
Online platform for Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau:https://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/
Public WeChat official account for Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau: shgacrj
Shanghai Public Security Bureau
