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Guidelines for Applying for Foreigner Visa and Residence Permits

May 26, 2026

Jiangyin  

Guidelines for Applying for Foreigner Visa and Residence Permits

(I) Extension of "R" Visa
1. Application form
2. One 2-inch color ID photo with a white background
3. Official letter from the inviting/receiving entity
4. Original and copy of the passport
5. Qualification certificate of the entity
6. Registration form of temporary accommodation for overseas personnel

(II) Application for Work-Type Residence Permit with "Z" Visa
1. Application form
2. One 2-inch color ID photo with a white background
3. Official letter from the inviting/receiving entity
4. Original and copy of the passport
5. Original and copy of the work permit
6. For a residence permit valid for one year or longer, a health certificate is required.
7. Qualification certificate of the entity
8. Registration form of temporary accommodation for overseas personnel
Applicants entering with other types of visas shall also submit materials as required by the competent departments of the Chinese government concerning high-level foreign talents and urgently needed skilled professionals, or provide relevant supporting documents in accordance with the provisions such as the "Provisions on Providing Entry and Residence Convenience for High-Level Foreign Talents and Investors".

Acceptance Locations:
1. Exit-Entry Reception Hall of Wuxi Municipal Public Security Bureau – No. 56 Chongning Road, Liangxi District, Wuxi – 0510-82222215
2. Xinwu District Government Affairs Service Center – No. 28 Zhenze Road, Xinwu District, Wuxi – 0510-85253027
3. Civic Center Government Affairs Service Center – No. 199 Guanshan Road, Binhu District, Wuxi – 0510-81825565
4. Exit-Entry Reception Hall of Jiangyin Municipal Public Security Bureau – 2/F, Government Affairs Service Center, No. 188 Changjiang Road, Jiangyin – 0510-86826160
5. Exit-Entry Reception Hall of Yixing Municipal Public Security Bureau – No. 19 Dongshan West Road, Yixing – 0510-87977270

Source:zzb.wuxi.gov.cn

The English version is for reference only. If there are differences between the English version and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.

http://zzb.wuxi.gov.cn/fzlm/wwz/rcfw/1575635.shtml

Exit-Entry Reception Hall of Jiangyin Municipal Public Security Bureau, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
Address: No. 188 Changjiang Road, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province
Consultation Hotline: 0510-86826160
Complaint Hotline: 0510-82222549
Duty Hotline: 0510-86826160
Service Channels: Manual counter + self-service
Self-service Hours: Monday to Saturday: 8:30–11:30, 13:00–16:30 (except national public holidays)
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday: 8:30–11:30, 13:00–16:30 (except national public holidays)
Scope of Services: Ordinary passports (first-time application, renewal, re-application after invalidation); endorsements for travel to and from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan (first-time application, renewal, re-application after invalidation); visa extension, re-issuance, and supplementary issuance; residence permits; stay permits; Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards

Xuxiake Sub-Branch of Exit-Entry Administration Brigade, Jiangyin Municipal Public Security Bureau, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
Address: No. 26-1 Huangtang Outer Ring North Road, Xuxiake Town, Jiangyin City
Consultation Hotline: 0510-86671641
Complaint Hotline: 0510-86826160
Service Channels: Manual counter + self-service
Self-service Hours: Monday to Friday (except national public holidays): 8:00–11:00, 13:00–16:30
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (except national public holidays): 8:00–11:00, 13:00–16:30
Scope of Services: Ordinary passports (first-time application, renewal, re-application after invalidation); endorsements for travel to and from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan (first-time application, renewal, re-application after invalidation)

Zhouzhuang Sub-Branch of Exit-Entry Administration Brigade, Jiangyin Municipal Public Security Bureau, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
Address: No. 368 Xidajie, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City
Consultation Hotline: 0510-86671643
Complaint Hotline: 0510-86826160
Service Channels: Manual counter + self-service
Self-service Hours: Monday to Friday (except national public holidays): 8:00–11:00, 13:00–16:30 (summer schedule: 13:30–17:00)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (except national public holidays): 8:00–11:00, 13:00–16:30 (summer schedule: 13:30–17:00)
Scope of Services: Ordinary passports (first-time application, renewal, re-application after invalidation); endorsements for travel to and from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan (first-time application, renewal, re-application after invalidation)

Lingang Economic Development Zone Sub-Branch of Exit-Entry Administration Brigade, Jiangyin Municipal Public Security Bureau, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
Address: No. 3 Xiangjiang Road, Lingang Economic Development Zone, Jiangyin City
Consultation Hotline: 0510-86671640
Complaint Hotline: 0510-86826160
Service Channels: Manual counter + self-service
Self-service Hours: Monday to Friday (except national public holidays): 8:30–11:15, 13:00–16:30
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (except national public holidays): 8:30–11:15, 13:00–16:30
Scope of Services: Passports; endorsements for travel to and from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan

The English version is for reference only. If there are differences between the English version and the Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/views/query/query-address.html

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