International students are required to register their temporary residence permit online through Nanjing Public Security(南京公安)App within 24 hours of their arrival or change of accommodation location. Students who need to apply for change or extension of residence permit must re-submit their application for temporary residence permit.
Photocopies of the following documents are required for application of temporary residence permit: original passport, first page of the passport, visa or residence permit page, and visa entry stamp page.
Here’s the Guide for Registration for Temporary Residence via Wechat.
Guide for Registration for Temporary Residence via Wechat.docx