Can I apply for a residence permit in other areas after I settle in Hangzhou?

If you settle in Hangzhou, you can also apply for residence permits in other districts.

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.

20 14, 14 10, Beijing issued regulations that the residence permit system will replace the temporary residence permit. On February 4th of the same year, 65438, the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council solicited opinions from the society on the Measures for the Administration of Residence Permit (Draft for Comment). The exposure draft stipulates that citizens who leave their permanent residence and live in other cities above the municipal level for more than half a year can apply for a residence permit if they meet one of the conditions of stable employment, stable residence and continuous study.