1. Applicant Eligibility

Foreigners under 18 being fostered in China who are the children of foreign nationals of Chinese origin or overseas Chinese

2. Application Condition

The applicant should stay in China for over 6 consecutive months.

3. Application Materials

1) Completely filled VISA / STAY PERMIT / RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM;

2) Recent bareheaded and full-faced 2-inch color photos of the applicant;

3) Valid passport or other international travel documents of the applicant;

4) Birth Certificate of the applicant;

5) Certificate of identification of the applicant's parents;

6) Certificate of Entrustment for Foster Care of the applicant's parents;

7) Certificate of identification of the trustee of foster care; and,

8) Valid accommodation registration form of the applicant.

4. Examination and Approval Basis

1) Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China

2) Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners

3) Instructions on Visa Application of Foreign Nationals

5. Charges

For Family Reunion Residence Permits (Foster Care) with validity of no longer than 1 year: 400 yuan

For Family Reunion Residence Permits (Foster Care) with validity of 1 year or more but no longer than 3 years: 800 yuan

For Family Reunion Residence Permits (Foster Care) with validity of 3 years or more but no longer than 5 years: 1000 yuan

6. Handling authority

Exit and entry control departments of public security authorities in the places of foster care.

Handling authority in Changsha:

The Population and Entry-Exit Reception Hall of Changsha Municipal Public Security Bureau 

Address: No. 30, Jindun Road, Guitang Street, Yuhua District, Changsha

Office hours:

Monday to Friday (except national holidays)

9:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30 (July 1 to September 30)

9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 (October 1 to June 30 next year)

7. Handling Process

Application—Examination and Approval—Acceptance—Completion

8. Contact

Tel: 96111

Chinese source: Hunan Public Security Online Service Platform