Do I have to live in Hainan for 6 months?

Legal analysis: Citizens can only apply for residence permit after they have lived for six months. Citizens who have lived in the city where they live for six months and meet the legal and stable employment and living conditions can apply for a residence permit. Citizens who need to apply for a residence permit can apply for it by submitting their ID card, photos, residential address, employment, schooling and other supporting materials to the local police station or through the self-service declaration system. Residence permit is an attempt made by some developed cities in China to learn from the "green card" system of developed countries, which has accumulated experience for China to formulate skilled migration measures and eventually form the national "green card" system of China. Holders of residence permits can enjoy the treatment of local residents.

Legal basis: Provisional Regulations on Residence Permit Article 2 A citizen who has left his permanent residence to live in another city for more than half a year and meets one of the conditions of legally stable employment, legally stable residence and continuous study may apply for a residence permit in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. Article 3 The residence permit is the proof that the holder lives in the place of residence, enjoys the basic public services and conveniences of the permanent population, and applies for the registration of permanent residence.