八、办理居留许可
外国人入境后，因非外交、公务事由需要在中国境内居留的可以按照规定向公安机关出入境管理机构申请居留证件的签发、延期、换发和补发。外国人申请居留证件以及延期、换发、补发，应当由本人到公安机关出入境管理机构办理相关手续，属于国家需要的高层次人才和急需紧缺专门人才以及未满16周岁或者已满60周岁以及因疾病等原因行动不便的，可以由邀请单位或者个人、申请人的亲属、有关专门服务机构代为申请。办理居留许可需以下材料 :
（一）有效护照或者其他国际旅行证件；
（二）填写外国人签证证件申请表，交一张近期小二寸（33*48mm）白底彩色免冠证件照片 (可现场免费拍照)；
（三）与申请事由相关的证明材料；
（四）其他应当履行的手续和提交的证明材料。
办理居留许可所需申请材料及要求、办理流程及方式、办结时限等具体事宜可登陆国家移民管理局官方网站办事指引中《外国人居留证件签发、延期、换发、补发服务指南》一栏查询，证件照片标准可在办事服务《出入境证件照片照相指引》一栏查询，同时可在“办事机构”一栏中查询各地公安出入境管理部门受理点办公地址和联系方式。此外，还可致电12367服务平台咨询。
国家移民局网站网址为：https://www.nia.gov.cn
Foreigners who, after entering China, need to reside within the territory of the country due to reasons other than diplomatic or official matters shall apply for a residence permit and its extension, change or re-issuance in person at the exit and entry administration authority of China's public security organs to complete relevant formalities. For a foreigner who is a high-level talent or urgently-needed professional, or is under 16 years old or over 60 years old, or with disabilities due to illness or other reasons, the inviting entity/individual, families or relatives of the applicant or a specialized service agency may file the application on behalf of the applicant. Documents required for residence permit application are as follows:(I) Valid passports or other international travel documents;(II) A completed Foreigner Visa Application Form, and a 33×48mm bareheaded color ID photo taken recently against a white background (free on-site photography is available);(III) Supporting documents concerning the reason for the residence permit application;(IV) Supporting documents concerning other relevant procedures.For the application materials and requirements, the basic process and method of handling, the time limit and other specific details about residence permit application, foreigners can visit the official website of China's National Immigration Administration and refer to the Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners under "Services", the requirements for the photos for travel documents can be found in the Guidelines for Travel Documents Photographs in the "Services" section. Additionally, you can find the office address and contact information of local exit-entry reception halls in "Office
