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Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Aliens in China

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Chapter VIII

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Article 52 Aliens who wish to apply for extension or alteration of various types of visas or certificates shall go through the following procedures:

(1) to present for examination their passports, visas and other certificates;

(2) to fill in the application form for extension or alteration; and

(3) to provide certifying documents relating to the extension or alteration.

Article 53 Aliens who apply for various types of visas or certificates, or for extension or alteration of their visas or certificates, shall pay fees for visas or certificates according to the relevant provisions.

The rates of fees for various types of visas and certificates shall be separately prescribed by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Persons from a country that has signed an agreement with the Chinese government on fees for visas shall follow the relevant agreement.

Article 54 Foreign children under 16 years of age who share the same passport with their parents or guardian, need not, when coming to China with their parents or guardian, go through separately the procedures for entry, transit, residence or travel.

Article 55 In the event that an alien has his visa or certificates issued by the Chinese government lost or damaged, he shall promptly report to the entry-exit control department of the local public security bureau and apply for a replacement. Aliens who have lost their residence permit for aliens shall publish an announcement in a local newspaper to declare the lost permit invalid.

Article 56 The format of various types of visas, certificates and application forms mentioned in these Rules shall be made out separately by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Article 57 These Rules shall go into effect as of the date of promulgation.