i. Applying for and changing Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization
The head of the newly established permanent office shall, within 7 working days from the date of his arrival in China, register with the International Press Center (IPC) of Foreign Ministry by presenting his passport for the issue of the Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization in China.
For permanent offices of foreign media organizations based in Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou and Shenyang, the head shall register with the Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangdong and Liaoning people's governments' FAOs respectively by presenting his passport for the issue of the Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization in China within 7 working days from the date of his arrival.
Where the permanent office of a foreign media organization intends to change its name, place of residence, etc., it shall submit a written application signed by a principal officer in charge of the headquarters of the media organization to the Information Department for approval. Upon approval, he then shall update the Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization in China with relevant department.
The permanent office of a foreign media organization based in Beijing shall notify the Information Department in writing of the change of its head, office address, etc. within 7 working days after the change is made. Thosed based in Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou and Shenyang shall notify in writing the local FAOs of the change of its head, office address, etc. within 7 working days after the change is made.
ii. Applying for a Press Card (R)
