Hi fellow laowais,

I am to transfer from one 1st tier city to another 1st tier city. I work for a big company with branches in many cities and have support, regarding paperwork, but it seems a good idea to get second source.

Here are some questions, which I hope some will know answer to:

1. If my visa (Z)/residence permit is issued in one city, can I register apartment with the police, to get that paper "temporary residence" from them, or I need to get work permit in the new city firstly.

2. I was told that in order to transfer, I need new work permit in new city, for which I need to present following documents: degree, no criminal record from current city and canceled work permit in current city, for which I get "cancellation paper" or something like that. With this 3 documents, branch in new city may apply for new work permit in new city. Could somebody please confirm this.

3. Finally, I have Z Visa (RP), valid for months to come. Do I need to reapply for new Z Visa in new city, or I need to reapply only once this is about to expire.

Is that all or there are some other things, I need to take care of, like for example new medical examination. I stay with the same company, just relocating to new city and new branch within the company.

Thank you for support.