The application materials for a Residence Permit include all the original copies of: the temporary residence
registration paper, the physical examination record of local hospital, the JW202 form and the admission letter.
Currently, the residence permit fee is CNY 400 for staying less than 10 months; 800 for staying for more
than 10 months. (It may vary with cities) The application process will take 1~2 weeks during which time your
passport will be kept by the local public security bureau. Therefore, Do Not make travel plan during the period.
What’s more, you must renew your residence permit annually in the local Exit_Entry Administration Bureau
before it expires. You should apply for a residence permit 30 days within your arrival in China, otherwise your
stay will be considered illegal and you will be fined (500 CNY/day) and even expelled by local authority.