You need to receive a residence visa issued by the Consular Affairs Bureau before going to the Immigration Department to apply for a residence permit, and you can return your passport after applying for a residence permit.
Only after receiving the residence visa issued by the immigration bureau can I apply for a residence permit from the immigration department. Only after applying for a residence permit can I return my passport.<br>
You will need to receive a stay visa from the Bureau of Immigration before you can apply for a residence permit from immigration department and apply for a residence permit before you can return your passport.