| transaction institution | Exir-Entry Administration Shanghai Public Security Bureau 1500, Minsheng Road, Pudong New Area |
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| Qualifications | A foreign journalist who makes short trip to China on reporting tasks |
| Formalities | 1，Handing over the original of the valid passport and visa for examination; |
| 2，The original of the certificate of check-in in Shanghai (issued by the hotel or the police substation of the area where the lodging takes place); | |
| 3，Submitting the Foreigner Visa and Residence Permit Application Form completely filled up and one recent 2-inch half-length, bareheaded and full-faced photograph; | |
| 4，Submitting the official letter of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Shanghai People’s Government Foreign Affairs Office. | |
| 5，Application Forms Download | |
| Time Limit of Handling and Winding Up a Case | Within 5 working days, if application documents are complete |
| Business Hours | Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:00 Note: Credentials are handled alone on Saturday |