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Guys, Thanks for spelling this out for me.... I will to as you have recommended.... Thanks again.... Rob

Guys, again thanks for the info..... I did find this, information, which I will copy and paste on a "Residence Permit" I need to procure or get the 10 Year Green Book from the PSB (Police Security Bureau) or (Police Department). (just looked at my Visa, I have an "L " Visa, so I guess, can't get the 10 year one while I am here this time, needs to be a "D" Visa) anyway, thanks for steering me in correct direction. Your initial visa grants you the right to enter China for a specific purpose, but expires after a few months. If you wish to stay longer in China, you will need to apply for a residence permit which works like a multiple-entry visa, allowing you to leave the country and return without an additional visa as long as the permit remains valid (even if your original visa has expired). There are three types of residence permits that allow you to live in China: Permanent residence permits (little green booklets) are issued to those holding a D visa and are renewable every 10 years.Temporary residence permits are valid for 6-12 months. Generally required for visiting scholars or those entering for job training.Foreigner Residence Permits are normally valid for one year and are renewable annually. They are the standard residence permits issued to the majority of foreigners working in China.

Thanks again for the response.... Will "Hang up" the marriage part in China. Reason we married in the USA, Wife entered USA with "Fiancee Visa", married within the 90 days of arrival in the USA. What I am trying to procure: Proper documentation for: 1. To eliminate buying/acquiring a China Visa to visit China every year we visit her family. 2. The ability to stay more than 60 days at a time, without having to leave China at Hong kong, then re-inter. I thought the Marriage "Red Book" would take care of the above. I now understand/realize that the "Marriage Red Book" is un-obtainable. Now I am asking what "Document" can I procure to eliminate the above 1 and 2? and do I procure in China or USA ? Surely, I am not the one that has encountered this ? I am in China at this time until Oct 21. Thanks in advance, any info will be appreciated

Where do I register my marriage? All marriages in China must be registered with the Chinese Civil Affairs Office (民政局 Min Zheng Ju), within the city or town where you or your fiancé/fiancée are registered. Persons planning to marry should visit or call the appropriate office for complete details on registering your marriage. Marriage certificates are usually issued on the same day the registration takes place. Marriages that are legal in the jurisdiction in which they were performed are legal in the United States. It is not necessary to register your marriage at the Embassy or in the United States, nor do you need to re-marry in the United States. Above copied and pasted I was contacted by the USA Consulate, San Francisco, since we were married in Vegas, our paperwork/certified marriage license was transferred to SF for authentication. Randy was correct, no red book issued there/USA. I thought this would be simple, just present our certified marriage license to the local Civil Affairs Office and Red Book would be automatic. They, the Chinese government considered being married in China(see above copied and pasted), one woiuld think if married in the USA, be the reverse, and Red Book woiuld be issued without a fuss ?? Guess my next step is to contact the USA Consulate in Guangzhou, but I have searched their site and found nothing on what we are trying to do ?? I truly think we are getting the run around by the local Civil Affairs Office, Changsha, Hunan......

Arrived in China about a week ago, in Yueyang, home city of my wife. Today, I had her call the Office if Civil Affairs, Changsha, where the marriage license is issued, they are telling her since we are married in the USA, they we can get our red book and marriage document at the American Consulate in the USA.... but not at the civil affairs office in Changsha It seems like they are running us around in a circle.....it is too late to call the Embassy in the USA.....Houston, but will contact them to see if they do issue a China marriage document/Red Book I am really questioning this ????

Guys, thanks for the response I have sent of for a certified copy of our marriage certificate/license when received, I will have further certified by the "Secretary of State Office" then forward to the Chinese Consulate/Embassy Houston Texas to be notarized then take with me to China. I found some of the info at the "Visa Express" site, Houston, where I always procure my Visa to China This presented to the Civil Affairs Office, Hunan Province, Changsha should be most of the documentation I will need along with Passport and travel documents required 2"x2" photo, red background, my wife and I together and our wedding photos taken in the USA She is also checking with the Civil Affairs Office in Changsha. My wife is presently in China, she traveled early, and I soon be meeting her, for our marriage there and just general vacation. We will be returning together, back to the USA

Started this journey in July of 2008, Married my Chinese wife in Aug of 2010 in the USA she now has her 10 year green card.... Now we want to get married in China What documents will I need to marry in China? besides my passport, and our USA Marriage license I know she will need her China residence documents and possible her divorce document .... since we are already married, will we need to go to Guangzhou for the "Marriageability Affidavit" seems like all the info is for the first marriage in China any help or info will be appreciated....thanks

appears last time you were in china was April of 2008.....I would say yes...go again....keep the fire warm...hehe then go again for the interview.....I think we need to impress the VO.... and I know your lady and her family will welcome you....anytime! plus....such a great place/country to visit. ps: I am going back to Shinzhen in April

hummmmm.... interesting article and comments.... thank you I will be more observant next time I visit China