REGISTRATION
Settle down in a completely strange city is not an easy thing. Anyway, let us tell you the correct procedures in this chapter. Almost without exception, visitors from most countries will require a visa to enter China. The expatriates may enter with F, L or even Z-visa as required. All foreigners entering China, within 48 hours have to register the Temporary Residence Record which is a part of China's domestic police force. For the visa extending or renewing before expiration, expatriates have to go to the Immigration Bureau to submit the renewal application. FULLHOME has an experienced immigration team to offer complete scope of professional service to the related visa issues, in order for you to avoid the struggle of a complex administrative process while obtaining the documents you need to legally live in China.
The process will take about in 20 authoritativedays. ?
Here are the required documents you need in order to live legally in China :
? Visa
? Work Permit
? Residence Permit
Here are the necessary steps required to obtain these documents:
Step 1 Temporary Residence Permit
It is a simple registration process you need to do within the 24 hours following your arrival in Suzhou . This procedure is to be done at the closest police station in the district you are living in. It is free of charge; you just need to bring :
? your passport
? 1 picture
? a copy of your company's Business License.
? house leasing contract
Step 2 Health Certificate
The examination and tests required to get this permit may be done in your home country, but the Chinese Government may not accept an overseas exam. If you are having your exam here, proceed to the Suzhou Health Examination-Health Certificate. To apply for a health exam, you will need to prepare the following documents:
? Passport
? 3 passport-sized photos
? Fee: RMB 698 + 60 (for Urgent service)
Suzhou Immigration and Entry Inspection Quarantine Bureau
Address: No.98.Shihu Dong Lu, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
Step 3 Work License (Valid for half a year)
It can be applied at the Labor Bureau Foreign Employment Administration Office. You will need to prepare the following documents:
? The foreign Work Application Form with company stamp or Personal application Form
? Copy of the business license
? The copy of the organization machinery code certificate
? The copy of the permit for foreign investment enterprise
? Resume
? Qualifications Proof (Copy of personal highest degree, Skill certificate)
? Copy of passport +No-Criminal Certificate + Original copy and copy of Health Certificate
? Fee: Free
Suzhou Administration Center
Address: 2F, International Building, Industrial Park District, Suzhou
Step 4 Temporary Z Visa
It can be applied for at the Division of Aliens & Exit-Entry Administration, and you will need to prepare the following documents:
? The copy of the Work License
? The copy of the Health Certificate
? Temporary residence registration
? The copy of the business license
? Application Form with company stamp
? Passport
? Fee :RMB160
You can go to the Immigration and Entry Management Department of the Police Station in your residential area
Step 5 Work Permit (Red Book)
This is usually obtained through your employer via an application to the Labor Bureau Foreign Employment Administration Office . You will need to prepare the following documents:
? Work License
? The copy of Health Certificate
? Passport and Temporary Z Visa
? Work registration form
? The copy of your work contract
? 3 Passport photos and the copy of your Residence Registration Certificate
Suzhou Administration Center
Address: 2F, International Building, Industrial Park District, Suzhou
Step 6 Employment Visa (Z) (valid for one year) and Residence Permit (Green Book)
You can apply simultaneously for the Z Visa and Residence Permit at the Division of Aliens & Exit-Entry Administration. You will need to prepare the following documents:
? Work Permit
? Health Certificate
? Temporary residence registration
? Copy of the business license
? The copy of the organization machinery code certificate
? The copy of the permit for foreign investment enterprise
? Application Form with company stamp
? Employment registration form
? Passport
? 2 Passport photos
? Fee depends on your nationality
You can go to the Immigration and Entry Management Department of the Police Station in your residential area.
?If you unfortunately lose your passport, first report the loss on the second floor in Administration Center. Address : No. 128, Sanxiang Road, Suzhou.
Hotline: 68661471 (9:00 am – 5:00pm)
For the detailed information,you also can explore the Suzhou Municipal Adiministrative Service Centre webside:
http://www.fwzx.suzhou.gov.cn/EnglishEdition.aspx
