Residence Permit

1. ISs who intend to study at OUC for one year or more are required to apply for an X Visa before they come to China; those who are going to study for one semester (within six months) shall apply for an F Visa.

2. ISs with X Visas are required to apply for Resident Permits for study purposes within 30 days of arrival; ISs with other visas residing off campus must register as temporary residents.

3. Online applications for Resident Permits for study purposes are available at registration for the convenience of ISs. ISs shall ask the registrar for detailed information.

4. ISs must complete their application procedure for Resident Permits in the Exit-Entry Administration Department of the Public Security Bureau of Qingdao (hereafter referred to as EEA, address: 272 Ningxia Lu, Qingdao Tel: 66573259). The following materials are required for a first-time Resident Permit application of an IS:

1)A Resident Permit Application Form for Foreigners with one 2" bare-headed and full-faced photo;

2)A valid passport (ordinary passport) and a visa of the applicant, as well as one copy of each;

3)An official letter from your college confirming the duration of study, Admission Notice, original and one copy of the Visa Application for Study in China (JW201 form or JW202 form);

4)The original Health Certificate issued by Qingdao Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (those over 18 years of age and applying for the Resident Permit for the first time) orthe Physical Examination Certificate for Foreigners;

5)Certificate for Accommodation Registration;

6)If residing in a house the IS owns, the original and copy of the House Property Certificate shall be provided; if living in an apartment the IS rents, the Contract of Lease signed with the house-owner shall be provided.

5. The duration of stay for the Foreigner Resident Permit visa for an IS depends on the time for tuition payment. Generally, the Resident Permit held by the student for advanced studies in the Chinese language for one semester is valid until July 31 or Jan. 31 of the next year, and for two semesters, it is valid until Sep. 15 or March 10 of the next year. The Resident Permit for degree students studying is valid until Sep. 30 or March 25 of the next year. The undergraduate student must register within the prescribed time; otherwise, the visa will not be available. The Resident Permit held by students for advanced studies in business is valid until the end of the month when the final exams take place. The valid period of the visa for the exchange student shall be based on the duration of study.

6. An IS holding a Study Resident Permit visa from any other institutions and studying at OUC should provide a leaving certificate from the previously university before applying for a new one from OUC. Any information alteration in your Resident Permit should be reported to the Exit-Entry Administration Department of the Public Security Bureau of Qingdao within 10 days. Failure in observing this regulation will result in a legal punishment.

7. Holders of a Resident Permit who wish to move out of the city of current residence shall report to the Exit-Entry Administration Department of the Public Security Bureau of Qingdao within 10 days either before moving or after arrival at the new destination.

8. ISs who intend to go outside of the Chinese mainland (including Hong Kong and Macao) during their study period need not to apply for a reentry visa.