According to the provisions of Article 13 of the Provisional Regulations on Residence Permit, the holder of residence permit enjoys the following conveniences at the place of residence:

(a) in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state for entry and exit documents;

(two) in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, the replacement of identity cards;

(3) Motor vehicle registration;

(4) apply for a motor vehicle driver's license;

(five) to sign up for the vocational qualification examination and apply for the granting of vocational qualifications;

(6) Handling birth control service registration and other family planning certificates;

(seven) other convenient conditions stipulated by the state.

To sum up, foreigners in Shanghai can only choose to get a Shanghai license if they hold a Shanghai temporary residence permit, a talent introduction residence permit and a permanent residence permit. Without a residence permit, they can't get a Shanghai license.

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Materials and procedures for applying for Shanghai license plate

1, has applied for a local residence permit.

2. The emission indicators of the purchased automobile models meet the local licensing requirements.

3. When applying for a license, you must also submit your valid ID card, residence permit, vehicle certificate, car purchase invoice, traffic insurance policy, car purchase certificate (incremental index), vehicle purchase tax payment certificate and other documents and materials;

4. After arriving at the vehicle management office where you live, apply for the license plate according to the tips of the staff, and go through the relevant procedures (vehicle photo taking, registration extension, vehicle inspection and other procedures).