The "Residence Permit" is proof that the holder lives and works in this city; it is used to handle personal matters such as social insurance and housing provident funds, and to query relevant information; it records the holder's basic information and place of residence. Changes and other information required for population management.
The information system of the "Residence Permit" is integrated into the Shanghai Social Security and Citizen Service Information System. Persons holding a "residence permit" can use the certificate to query the required information through the city's social security information and implement relevant functions, thereby realizing "one card for multiple functions." Relevant functions will be gradually implemented after the launch of the Residence Permit.
Persons holding a "Residence Permit" can enjoy the following benefits:
First, they can set up companies, engage in scientific and technological activities, educate their children, implement patents, and handle entry and exit procedures in Shanghai. Enjoy relevant benefits in other aspects;
Second, you can accept employment from the city’s administrative agencies in accordance with relevant regulations or work in enterprises and institutions, and participate in the city’s professional and technical job evaluation;
Third, overseas personnel holding a "Residence Permit" can convert their after-tax RMB income to designated banks into foreign exchange and remit it abroad in accordance with regulations;
Fourth, domestic personnel holding a "Residence Permit" or Overseas students who have not acquired foreign nationality can participate in this city's basic pension insurance and basic medical insurance. Among them, domestic personnel holding a "Residence Permit" can also deposit and use housing provident funds in this city in accordance with regulations.
In addition, holders of "Residence Permit" can apply for "Residence Permit" for their spouses and minor children who come to this city with them.