Work and residence permit update

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Member since 14 August 2018

MszenithMember14 August 2018 18:19:37

Hello everyone,

my name is Francesco and I currently work at SYSU.
I am posting a question about work/residence permits.

My passport and residence permit will expire in late March 2019 but my work permit will expire at the end of August 2020.

Since I will get a new passport number, I was wondering how I can update my information on the work permit (i.e. passport number, and perhaps period of validity). The HR staff from my workplace will certainly help, but I was wondering what the procedure is, in these cases.

I was also wondering if I could apply for an extension of the residence permit once I transfer the current permit on the new passport. Once I have updated the work permit and have a new passport, can I immediately apply for a new residence permit that covers my stay from late March 2019 to end of August 2020?

Thanks in advance for any reply and best,

Francesco

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VANNROXChina expert15 August 2018 12:41:14

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It is difficult to help you. What is your nationality? What is your visa class? Where did you get the visa and how log have you had it? If you have a residency , then what do you o for a living? What city are you in? Are you married?

China is a big country, after all with many people in very different situations.

Mszenith Member

Member since 14 August 2018

MszenithMember15 August 2018 17:54:05

Hello and thanks for your answer.

Some more info...

I am Italian, married, my Visa Class is Z, and I have an "A" level work permit. I have the Visa since the 01/09/2017, and I am currently a senior research fellow at Sun Yat-Sen U., with a contract running from the 01/09/2017 to the 31/08/2020. The work permit was awarded on the 13/09/2017 and officially expires on the 31/08/2020. The residence permit was awarded on the 25/09/2017 and officially expires on the 25/03/2019. I live in Guangzhou.

If further information is needed, I can fill in.

Thanks again and best,

Francesco

EDIT: I obtained work and residence permit in Guangzhou, but I obtained the Z Visa while I was working in Sweden, 16/08/2017.

marqe Member

Member since 07 January 2013

marqeMember20 August 2018 23:05:33

To Vannrox : Thank you . I learnt from you today.. that China was a big country with many people. I have lived here many years and did not know this. Not until I read your comment!

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