Assume the spouse is a foreigner, the wife.
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The wife’s Registration Form of Temporary Residence (for overseas persons) Obtain it from the local police station.
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A photocopy of the main page of the wife’s passport
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(If any) A photocopy of the wife’s previous residence permit inside her passport
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The husband’s letter of invitation (the immigration administration’s photo studio can provide it)
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A photocopy of the husband’s household registration booklet (hukou)
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The couple’s marriage certificate
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A photocopy of the husband’s ID card
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Printed small photos of the wife (the immigration administration’s photo studio can provide them)
Submit everything to the local Exit-Entry Immigration Administration.