- Foreigner's Work Permit
- Issuance of Stay Permits for Foreigners
- Issuance of Travel Permits for Foreigners
- Visa Application for Foreign Nationals
- Exit and Entry Administration Service Center for Foreigners of the Shijingshan Sub-bureau of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau
- Visa Reissuance for Foreign Nationals
- Issuance of Foreigner's Residence Permits
- Issuance of Foreign Nationals' Exit and Entry Permits
- Registration of Foreign Business Establishments
- Cancellation of Residence and Stay Permits for Foreign Nationals
- Deregistration of Resident Representative Offices of Foreign Enterprises
- Guide to Application for APEC Business Travel Cards (ABTCs) in Beijing Municipality
FAQs
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Who can apply for the stay permits of foreign nationals?
The following five groups of foreign nationals are eligible to apply for the stay permits:1. Visa-exempt foreign nationals who need to stay in Beijing for a period longer than the visa exemption period due to non-diplomatic or official reasons; Visa-exempt foreign nationals who hold ordinary passports or APEC Business Travel Cards and need to stay in Beijing for longer than 60 days due to the acceptance of medical treatments, participation in urgent business, and other reasons. -
Where can I apply for a stay permit?
You can apply for it at Beijing's municipal or district-level exit-entry administration service centers for foreign nationals.
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Where can I find relevant information on the issuance of the stay permits of foreign nationals?
Click more for the hotline and the addresses for inquiry services.
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What kind of visa should a foreign national apply for if his/her passport is lost or damaged?
Foreign nationals whose passports are lost or damaged can apply for stay permits of foreign nationals or apply for the re-issuance of a visa of the same type.
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I am a foreign national. How long will it take to process my application of a stay permit?
It will be processed within seven working days from the next day of the reception of the application.
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I am a foreign national. How many times can I apply for stay permits after the first stay permit for work or study has been terminated?
A foreign national can only apply for one time after his/her first stay permit for work or study has been terminated if there are no special circumstances.
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How long is the duration of stay of a stay permit applied, renewed, or reissued?
1. Any foreign national holding an APEC Business Travel Card can apply for a stay permit with a duration of no more than 30 days.2. Any foreign national whose reason for residence has been terminated can apply for a stay permit with a duration of at most 30 days.
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Do I need to pay for the application for a foreign national stay permit?
It is free of charge.
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Can I apply for a foreign national stay permit online?
Yes, you can have your application handled online or offline.