Documents required：

 1. Official letter from the host unit(stating the basic information of applicant，reasonsfor applying，items and period of stay，etc);

 2. Valid passport, visa and the last entry record(copies included)；

 3. One recently taken, 2-inch, full-face, color photograph；

 4.Investers,workers or teachers should submit a “Work Permit” or“Foreign Expert Certificate”(copies included)；

 5. Performers should submit documentation of approval by the Ministry of Culture or the Provincial Department of Culture；

 6. First-- time applicants should submit health certification．If you are reapplying for a residence permit but you have left the country since your first arrival, you need a new health certification(applicants under the full age of 18 are exempt)；

 7.Those holding an “L” or“F” visa for investing or working as executives \technical advisors should submit copies of a business license and the registration certificate of the enterprise or representative office；

 8. Completed“Visa and Residence Permit Application Form”;

 9. Other materials, if necessary；

Notes：

1.The above applicant’s accompanying spouse，parents or children (under the full age of 18)should submit certification for family relationship. If the certification is produced by foreign organizations, it needs to be attested by the Chinese embassies or consulates．This material should be submitted with a copy of the investor’s/ worker’s/teacher’s/performer’s passport and residence permit.

2. Time required: 5 working days (If all the information supplied by applicant is correct and complete.)