Handling procedures
1. Obtain the Visa Document Application Form for Foreigners and the application instructions;
2. Prepare the required materials according to the instructions;
3. The applicant should submit the application materials in person;
4. Pay the residence permit certificate fee with the receipt;
5. Use the receipt to receive the documents according to the appointment time.
Administrative Agency
Accepting applications for various residence permits from foreigners in the city
Foreigner Visa Reception Hall of Exit-Entry Administration of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 2, Keji road, 2nd floor, north side of the southwest corner of Xixie 7th road
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-86755622
Accepting applications for various residence permits from foreigners in the High-tech Comprehensive Bonded Area
Reception Hall of High-tech Comprehensive Bonded Area of Exit-Entry Administration of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 5, Tonghai 1st road, High-tech Comprehensive Bonded Area
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-89528055
Accepting application for residence permit for work and study in the jurisdiction, and for reunion or private affairs with residents whose household registration location or actual residence is in the jurisdiction.
1. New City Exit and Exit Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 51, Houzaimen street, Xiwu road, Xincheng district (next to the Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-86752435
2. Beilin district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: East Extension of Jiandong street (downstairs of the Taiyi road Police Station)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-62305698
3. Lianhu district Exit and Exit Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 92, Xiguanzheng street, Lianhu district (next to the Xi'an No.5 Hospital)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-84354942
4. Yanta district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 11, Yanzhan road, Yanta district (North of Beimen road, international Exhibition Center)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-89315021
5. Baqiao Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 23, Baqiaofang Yi road
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-89517432
6. Weiyang district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: West Section of Yuzao road, Weiyang district (west of the Security Department of the Xi'an Public Security Bureau)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-89379723
7. Yanliang district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Municipal Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 9, Yan'an street, Yanliang district
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-86879139
8. Lintong district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 59, South street, Lintong district (South of the Huaqing Police Station)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-83825150
9. Chang'an district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: South End of Changxing South road, Chang'an district (Houjiawan Comprehensive Market)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-89250855
10. Gaoling district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 53, Caoshi street, Gaoling County
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-86911485
11. High-tech Comprehensive Bonded Area Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: West side of the first floor of Block B of the High-tech Management Committee (Dushizhimen)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-65690800
12. Economic Development Branch Exit and Exit Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address; No 16, Fengcheng 3rd road (gate of the Fengcheng road Police Station)
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-86259667
13. Fengdong New City Exit and Exit Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: Fengdong New City Branch, 108 National road, Wangsi street
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-86774072-609
14. Huyi district Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 12, Zhengfa road, Hu County
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-84817558
15. Lantian County Exit and Entry Office of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: No 137, Changping road, Lantian County
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-82726474
16. Zhouzhi County Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xi'an Public Security Bureau
Office address: Exit and Exit Reception Hall, 1 Floor, Building 3, Wanlian Building Materials Market, Zhouzhi County
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-87154235
17. Exit and Entry Reception Hall of Xixian New district Public Security Bureau
Office address: Southwest side of the first floor of Xixian Building, No 1 West 1st road, Fengjing road, Xixian New district
Working hours: 9:00-17:00 on working days
Consulting telephone: 029-33585911
Charges
Residence permit Charges(RMB)
Allotted time Standard of charges(RMB) Foundation of charges
Valid within one year 400 J.J.G No. [2003]392
Valid from one year to three years 800 J.J.G No. [2003]392
Valid from three years to five years 1000 J.J.G No. [2003]392
Increasing accompanied person(s) Same as above J.J.G No. [2003]392
decreasing accompanied person(s) 200 J.J.G No. [2003]392
Changing resident permit 200 J.J.G No. [2003]392
FAQs/tips
Q: What are the validity period, number of entries and duration of stay of a Chinese visa?
A: 1. The validity period of the visa (Enter before) refers to the validity period of the visa itself, that is, the date from the date of issuance of the visa to the last date when the holder can enter China. In the case that there still are some remaning entries, the holder can enter China with the visa at any time before the expiration of the validity period (before 24:00 on the expiration date).
2. The number of visa entries (Entries) refers to the number of times a holder can enter and leave China's borders during the validity period of the visa.
If the entries have been used up, or have not been exhausted, but the visa has expired, the visa shall be considered invalid. If holder needs to travel to China again, he/she must apply for a visa again. If the holder uses a visa whose entries have been used up, he/she will be denied entry.
3. Duration of Each Stay means the maximum days a holder is allowed to stay after entering China, that is, from the date of entry, to the last day that the holder can stay in China.
Foreigners who stay in China for more than the duration of each stay will be imposed fines and other penalties in violation of the relevant laws and regulations of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners. If the holder needs to stay in China for more than the visa-permitted stay period, he/she must apply to the local public security organ at or above the county level for an extension within 30 days after the expiration date of the staying period. Overseas embassies and consulates do not process visa extensions.
If a foreigner is working in China (with Z visa), studying (with X visa), settling (with D visa), or is a resident correspondent (with J-1 visa), or a permanent personnel of the diplomatic service (with W visa), he/she must go to the local public security organ or local foreign affairs department to apply for the relevant residence procedures within 30 days from the date of entry.
Q: Can I apply for a visa with a stay period of more than 30 days?
A: Please indicate the time you plan to stay on the application form, and give special instructions to the consular officer when submitting the application. The consular officer will determine the length of stay according to your specific circumstances. If the approved time is still not enough, after entering China, you can go to the public security organ to apply for extension before the visa expires.
Q: Do I need an appointment to apply for a visa? Can someone else do it on my behalf? Can I apply by mail?
A: No appointment is required. Please apply at the office time of the Consulate General; You can entrust another person or a travel agency or a visa agency to apply to the Consulate General; The Consulate General does not accept visa applications by mail.
Q：When should I apply?
According to the Department of Consular Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is recommended to apply one month before the planned entry to China. Applicants can also consult the embassy or consulate by scheduling an appointment.
(1) Foreigners are required to register after they come into China according to regulations.
①Foreigners who reside in hotel are required to check in at the hotel according to public security management regulations of hotel industry.
②Foreigners who reside in anywhere except hotels are required to register in the public security organizations of his residence place in person or by the person who put them up.
③If the foreigners with the residence permit leave their permanent residence to other place to reside, they are required to register according to the above regulation.
(2) Foreigners holding the Z、X1、J1、S1 or Q visa are required to apply for the residence permit in entry&exit management institution of Ministry of Public Security at municipal level. Foreigners with residence permit could cross the border for several times without applying for visa.
(3) Foreigners holding the F、L、G、C、J2、M、Q2、R、S2 or X2 visa could stay in China within the valid period of visa. If they want to extend the period of stay, they are required to apply for the Visa extension in entry&exit management institution of Xi’an Public Security
(4) Foreigners with the residence permit not for employment or work reason can not work in China.
(5) Foreigners staying or residing in China are required to carry passport in case of inspection at any time.
(6) Foreigners whose passport or other certificate is lost or stolen are required to report a case to police station and later to transact the exit formality in entry&exit management institution ofMinistry of Public Security at municipal level with Receipt of Case Report issued by the local police station.
(7) For your safety and property security concern, please follow the safety precaution measures below:
①Take care of your personal property and important certificates and do not expose your belongings in public.
②Take safe vehicles, such as the vehicles provided by hotels, companies or your friends or taxi with qualification of transportation when you go out, and take care of your personal belongings when you walk along the road or take a motorcycle.
③Do not do the illegal activates such as pornography, gamble or narcotics to avoid being kidnapped or robbed.
④Do not change foreign currencies illegally in case of fraud by the currencies being stealthily substituted even by being robbed.
⑤In case of emergency, please call 110.
(8) The Chinese government protects the legal rights of foreigners. Foreigners are required to obey the laws of China when they stay in China, or they would be punished according to the related laws.