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Use of Shanghai Residence Permit

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In addition to being used as a residence permit, the Shanghai residence permit is also useful to non-residents in their daily lives. So, what other important uses are there for a Shanghai residence permit and how do you need to apply for one?

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Can the children of a person with a residence permit attend school in Shanghai after applying for a residence permit?
A: The children of those with residence permits may enjoy compulsory education in the city in accordance with Shanghai's regulations, and take the independent enrollment examinations for full-time general secondary vocational schools and full-time higher vocational schools. Children of cardholders who have reached 120 points may take the high school admissions test and the general higher education admissions test in the city.

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Can non-resident persons with a residence permit apply for Shanghai license auction in Shanghai?
A:
Holders of a residence permit who have paid social insurance or individual income tax in the city for three years continuously before the date of application can apply for a Shanghai license according to the city's regulations.

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Can the holder apply for an identity card in Shanghai?
A:
Once you apply for a Shanghai residence permit, you will be able to renew or reapply for a residence permit identity document in the city in accordance with the relevant regulations. At the same time, you can also apply for immigration-related documents in a different place according to the relevant regulations.

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Does the residence permit have any effect on renting an apartment in Shanghai?
A:
For holders who have held a residence permit for two years, they may apply for public rental housing in the City in accordance with the City's regulations.

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Are the children of Shanghai residence permit holders entitled to other benefits in addition to schooling?
A:
The holder's children are entitled to basic public health services such as vaccinations under the National Immunization Program in the city in accordance with the relevant regulations.

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