Six kinds of documents to prove personal identity

1. A resident ID card is a proof of citizenship that you live in People's Republic of China (PRC). 2. The temporary resident identity card is the proof of citizenship that China people and citizens in China can apply for during the period of "applying for, renewing and replacing resident identity cards". 3. 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. Passport is a legal document issued by a country to prove the nationality and identity of its citizens when they enter or leave the country and travel or stay abroad.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Identity Card Law

Article 9 Hong Kong compatriots, Macao compatriots and Taiwan Province compatriots who have settled in the Mainland, overseas Chinese who have returned to China to settle down, foreigners and stateless persons who have settled in People's Republic of China (PRC) and have been approved to join or restore People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality shall apply for resident identity cards in accordance with the provisions of this Law when registering their permanent residence.

Article 10 To apply for a resident identity card, a registration form for applying for a resident identity card shall be filled in and a residence booklet submitted for examination.

Article 11 If the State decides to issue a new generation of resident identity cards, the validity period of the resident identity cards expires, the names of citizens change or the documents are seriously damaged and unrecognizable, citizens shall apply for new cards; If there are errors in the registration of resident identity cards, the public security organ shall promptly correct them and issue a new card; When you get a new card, you must return the original card. If a resident identity card is lost, it shall apply for a replacement.