R (Talent Visa) Guide
Basic Information
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Foreigners who apply for the extension, renewal and re-issuance of R (Talent) Visa in this Municipality. |
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Applicable to the foreigners applications for the extension, renewal and re-issuance of R (Talent) Visa in this Municipality |
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The review and approval of the applications filed by foreigners for the extension, renewal and re-issuance of R (Talent) Visa. |
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The Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau is responsible for reviewing and approving the applications filed by foreigners for the extension, renewal and re-issuance of R (Talent) Visa. |
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Conditions for Acceptance
Materials which are complete and in a legal form will be accepted.
Application Materials
Instructions for Filling
1. The application materials shall be sequenced in the order as set out in the List of Application Materials in this Guide;
2. The documents prepared by the Applicant are printed with A4 papers, and those issued by the government and other institutions shall be provided in the size(s) as the original(s);
3. Copies of the application materials shall be clear and legible.
Formal Standards
I. Material requirements:
1 The application materials shall be sequenced in the order as set out in the List of Application Materials in this Guide;
2. The documents prepared by the Applicant are printed with A4 papers, and those issued by the government and other institutions shall be provided in the size(s) as the original(s);
3 Copies of the application materials shall be clear and legible.
II. Notes:
1. Domestic famous enterprises refer to those established in Shanghai by the China Top 500 Companies listed by China Enterprise Confederation and China Enterprise Directors Association, the enterprises on the List of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Occupations, and the companies listed in the Fortune Global 500 rankings published by the American magazine Fortune.
2. The List of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Occupations is available on the websites of Shanghai Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization and the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau.
3. Where the entry-exit administrative body of the public security organ thinks it necessary to have a face-to-face talk with the applicant, or requires for other supplementary materials (proof of financial source, proof of changes in such information as name, proof of corporate business condition), the application will be revoked if the talk fails or the materials are not submitted within the time specified, other than due to force majeure.
4. Decisions made by the entry-exit administrative body of the public security organ on rejecting applications for extension, renewal or re-issuance of anordinary visa, or on not issuing foreigners stay or residence permits, or on not extending the duration of stay or residence shall be final.
List of Application Materials
| Name of material | Source | Type of material | Number of hardcopy materials | Form of material | Remarks | Mandatory or not | Template | Blank form |
| Hand over the valid passport and visa of the applicant (original) for examination | Prepared by the Applicant | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit the completed Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form; the applicant shall go to the exit-entry administration department in this Municipality in person to take a picture (for free), and those meeting the conditions for agency shall submit a color identification photo (taken within 6 months, with white background, in 2 inches, bareheaded, without modification or stain, and printed with photographic paper) | The form is available at the reception window for exit-entry affairs in this Municipality, or an electronic form can be downloaded from the Yiwangtongban general portal (http://zwdt.sh.gov.cn/govPortals/index.do) | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | Download to view | Download the form | |
| Submit the original and copy of the Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Foreigners registered with the valid passport by the police station of the seat of residence or the hotel where the applicant resides in this Municipality | Public security organ | Original and copy | 1 | Hardcopy | View details | Mandatory | ||
| Submit the official application letter provided by the inviting unit (indicate the united social credit code) | Prepared by the Applicant | Hardcopy materials | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit the original and copy of the Business License or relevant registration certificate of the enterprise for verification. The organization code certificate shall be submitted in the absent of a unified social credit code (the enterprise may be exempted from submission in case it filed a record or applied again to the entry and exit administration of Shanghai and the Employer remains unchanged). | Market supervision and administration, etc. | Original and copy | 1 | Hardcopy or electronic | View details | Mandatory | ||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (I) the original and copy of the certification of high-level foreign talents issued by such competent units as the Organizing Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, the Ministry of Human Resources the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, etc. | Such competent units as the Organizing Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, etc. | Original and copy | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (II) the originals of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents or the Recommendation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents to Apply for Talent Visa; | Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents or Recommendation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents in Shanghai to Apply for Talent Visa | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (III) the recommendation letter for senior professional talents of the industry issued by a unit on the list of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Occupations; | A unit on the list of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Occupations; | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (IV) the original certificate of master’s degree or above and its copies (if it is issued by a domestic educational institution, the exit-entry administration may require the applicant to complete the certification in CHSI if necessary; if it is issued by a foreign educational institution, it shall be authenticated by a certification body or Chinese embassy (consulate) designated by the national education authority, and those not in Chinese shall be submitted together with a Chinese translation produced by a qualified domestic translation agency) | A certification body or Chinese embassy (consulate) designated by the national education authority, etc | Original and copy | 1 | Hardcopy | View details | Mandatory | ||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (V) the letter of recommendation for foreign talents issued by the departments in charge of Shanghai Zhangjiang High-tech Industrial Development Zone, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the mass entrepreneurship and innovation demonstration base approved by the State Council; | opment Zone, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the mass entrepreneurship and innovation demonstration base approved by the State Council | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (VI) the letter of recommendation for foreign talents issued a college, university or scientific research institute in Shanghai | Colleges and universities or scientific research institutes in Shanghai | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory | |||
| Submit any of the following supporting materials consistent with the application requirements: (VII) the guarantee and recommendation letter issued by a domestic famous enterprise | Prepared by the Applicant | Original | 1 | Hardcopy | Mandatory |
Name of the Application Document
Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application FormName of the Application Document
Name of the Application Document
Handling Place
List of Basic Information of Service Outlets of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau (exit-entry)
Legal Basis
According to Article 15 of the Exit-Entry Administration Law of the Peoples Republic of China (as adopted at the 27th Session of the Standing Committee of the Eleventh National Peoples Congress of the Peoples Republic of China on June 30, 2012 and coming into force on July 1, 2013), foreign nationals intending to enter China shall apply for a visa to the overseas visa issuers except as otherwise provided for by this Law.
Procedures of Business Handling
View the flow chart.
Mode of Business Handling
Mode of Business Handling
http://zwdt.sh.gov.cn/govPortals/index.doAPP
1. Reserve online. Online reservation is available at the Yiwangtongban general portal (http://zwdt.sh.gov.cn/govPortals/index.do), Suishenban APP, as well as WeChat and Alipay applets;
2. Process at the window. (I) Apply the applicant shall go through relevant formalities at the entry-exit administrative body of the public security organ. If required conditions are met, the inviting unit or person, any relative of the applicant, other special service agent may file the application for the applicant; (II) Accept: The accepting authority will decide to accept it or not after review. The accepting authority will accept it if the application is within the capacity of the administrative body and the application materials are complete and qualified. Then, the accepting authority will issue the Confirmation Letter for Acceptance. If the formalities or materials required for applying for the visa are incomplete, the applicant shall be notified of the formalities to be performed additionally and the materials to be supplemented; (III). Review: The entry-exit administrative body of the public security organ shall strengthen the examination and supervision for the truthfulness of the application facts through face-to-face talk, phone call and field visit, and confirm that the applicant has a foreign nationality. The entry-exit administrative body of the public security organ shall notify the applicant or relevant units to attend the face-to-face talk. If the applicant or relevant units fail to attend the face-to-face talk within the required time without justified reason, the entry-exit administrative body of the public security organ may not issue the visa according to the law; (IV). Decide: If relevant conditions and standards are met, the visa shall be issued; (V) Get the visa: The applicant shall get the entry-exit visa at the issuing window, or be delivered with the visa by courier service, at the option of the applicant.
Special Procedures
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1. Self collection at the window; 2. Courier delivery |
There is no deadline for self collection; if you choose courier service, it will be delivered by EMS the second day after production. |
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Review and Approval Charges
Charged or not
Yes
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National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance (JJG[2003] No. 392) |
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The applicant shall have the following rights according to the law:Rights and obligations of the applicant
1. Right to know. To inquire about relevant information of this Guide with the approval body.
2. Right to be approved. To file an application with the administrative body according to this Guide and be approved if relevant conditions and standards have been met.
3. Right to complain about the relief. To file any request for administrative reconsideration or administrative litigation in case of any objection to the specific administrative act of the approval body, or submit any compliant or charge to the approval body or its superior.
The applicant shall have the following obligations according to the law:
1. Obligation to submit the materials truthfully. To provide the materials that conform to the prescribed forms and ensure their authenticity and effectiveness in accordance with the requirements of this Guide.
2. Obligation to supplement and correct the materials. To timely supplement and send the supplementary materials required by the approval body according to law.
3. Obligation to be subject to examination. To cooperate with the staff of the approval body in inspecting acclivities according to law, and truthfully provide relevant materials and information.
Consultation Method
Consultation Phone
021-28951900；021-12345
Consultation Approach
Interaction between policeman and the public on the website of Shanghai Municipal PSB (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn)
Supervision and Complaint Method
Complaint Phone
（021）12345
Complaint Channel
Mailbox for complaint letters and mailbox for letters to Bureau Chief on the website of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau (https://gaj.sh.gov.cn)
FAQs
FAQs
Question: Does the visa extension require the cancellation of the original visa?
Answer: No, but the visa renewal requires the cancellation of the original visa.
Common Unacceptable Sample
Common mistake: Apply for the visa by presenting the registration form for temporary residence issued for the prior entry.
Correct action: The foreigners who hold valid visas for entry shall, within 24 hours after entry, apply for the Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Foreigners issued by the police station of the seat of residence in Shanghai or the hotel where they reside in.
