Application of Foreign Nationals for Residence Permit for Private Afairs and Its Extension (Indicated with Entrepreneurship)

Eligible Applicants

(I)Outstandling foreign nationals with a bachelor's or higherldegree from key universities in China who engage in innovation and entrepreneurship activities in Wuhan after graduation.
(II) Foreign nationals planning to invest or engage in innovation and entrepreneurship in Wuhan.
(III) Foreign members of innovation and entrepreneurship teams introduced in China's key development fields or industries.
(IV) Foreign students graduating from internationally renowned universities who come to China for innovation and entrepreneurship within two years of graduation.
(V) Foreiqn nationals of Chinese origin who engage in entrepreneurship in China's key development fields.

Application Materials
(I)Valid passport or other international travel documents, including copies of the personal information paqe, the valid visa page, and the visa page with the latest entry stamp.
(II) Registration Form of Residence for Visitors From Overseas.
(III) Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form completed in black ink with a recent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face photo on a white background.
(IV) Outstanding foreign students with a bachelor's or higher degree from key universities In China are required to provide the following: application by individual or organization; graduation certificate from a Chinese university; and proof of innovation and entrepreneurship activities.
(V) Foreiqn nationals investing or engaging in innovation and entrepreneurship in Wuhan are required to provide the following: 1. Individual application and business plan; 2. Evidence of deposit in China or bank statement (minimum 50,000CNY); 3. One of the following documents: (1)Applicant's intellectual property or patent certificates(foreign certificates must be authenticated by Chinese embassies/consulates) or Apostille: (2) Certificate of applicant's investment in Wuhan issued by relevant government authorities: (3) Invitation and guarantee letters from the receiving organization or partner in Wuhan (the receiving organization must also provide the previous year's Tax Clearance Certificate; the partner in Wuhan must provide a personal no-criminal record commitment valid within the most recent 6 months).
(VI) Foreign members of innovation and entrepreneurship teams introduced in China's key development fields or industries are required to submit the team leader' sidentification and guarantee letters.
(VII) Foreign students graduating from internationally renowned universities who come to China for innovation and entrepreneurship within two years of graduation are required to submit degree certificates and the evidence of innovation and entrepreneurship activities.
(VIII) Foreign nationals of Chinese onigin who engage in entrepreneurship in China's key development fields are required to submit entrepreneurship proof issued by the relevant authorities, business plans or company establishment certificates, and the identification documents of foreiqn nationals of Chinese oriqin.
(IX) Health Certificate
(X) Other application materials required by the exit and entry administration authority based on the situation.
Note: All application materials shall be submitted in their original version for verification along with A4 copies.

Duration of Residence Permit
(I) Foreign students may apply for a residence permitfor private affairs (indicated with "entrepreneurship') valid for up to 5 years.
(II) Foreign nationals investing or engaging in innovation and entrepreneurship may apply for a residence permit for private affairs (indicated with"entrepreneurship") valid for up to 2 years
(III) Foreian members of innovation and entrepreneurship teams introduced in China's key development fields or industries may apply for a residence permit for private affairs (indicated with"entrepreneurship") valid for up to 5 years.
(IV) Foreign nationals of Chinese origin who engage in entrepreneurship in China's key development fields may apply for a residence permitfor private affairs valid for up to 5 years.

Important Notes
(I) Applicants are required to be interviewed. Those who are under the age of 16, over the age of 60, or suffer mobility issues due to illness or other reasons, or have a good record of previous stay/residence in China may have others file an application on their behalf. However, if the exit and entry administration authority requires an interview, the applicant must attend it in person.
(II) Supporting documents provided by foreign nationals in languages other than Chinese for applying for visa/stay permit/residence permit must be accompanied by a Chinese translation from a qualified translation company in China.
(III) First-time applicants in China under the age of 18 who are foreign nationals of Chinese origin or overseas Chinese are also reauired to submit their birth certificate, parents' passports, and proof of residence abroad.
(IV) Individuals who have not canceled their Chinese household registration must do so before filing an application.

This notification shall be interpreted by the Exitand Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau.