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Application Materials and Requirements

Time:2026-06-09

(1) ForeignerswhoenterChinawithoutavisaand needtostay beyondthevisaexemptionperiodfor non-diplomaticorofficial reasonsshallsubmitsupportingdocuments inaccordance with relevant regulations and a stay permit for the corresponding periodmaybeissued;

(2) Ifforeignseamen andtheir accompanyingfamily members needto leavethe portcitywhere the shipis docked, they shall submita seamen'spassportorotherinternationaltravel documents and a letter of guarantee from the shipping agency, as well as confirmed train/ship tickets with specific departure dates and seat reservations or othersupporting documents related to the reason for their stay, and a stay permit with a stayperiod not exceeding30 days may be issued;

(3) Individualswho have renounced Chinese nationalitywith approval and needtostay inChina shall submit a certificate of renunciation of Chinese nationality, a foreign passportor otherinternational travel documents andrelevant supporting documents forstay. Astay permitwith a stay period not exceeding180 days may be issued;

(4)Foreigners whoseresidencepermitis terminatedandneed tocontinue tostayforhumanitarian reasons shall submit their residence permit and relevant supporting documents.A stay permitwith a stay period not exceeding30 days may be issued;

(5) Foreign infants born in Chinawho needto stay in China shall submitthe infant's birthcertificate,passport and thepassports of bothparents. A staypermitcorresponding tothe stay period of his/her parents may be issued.

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