🇨🇳 China · Family
Residence Permit for Personal Matters — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 16–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €50 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html.
- Typical processing: ~15 days.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
“the applicant shall also submit a health certificate... certifying that the applicant does not have serious mental disorder, tuberculosis or other infectious diseases”
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://s.nia.gov.cn/mps/bszy/wgrcrjEn/e-sqwgrjlzj/202201/index.html · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.