"resident card" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when referring to an official document, such as an identity card, proof of address or other proof of residence. For example, "I brought my passport and resident card to prove my identity".
To facilitate migrant population management and reduce gaps between migrants and local hukou holders in accessing social welfare, including government-sponsored housing, education, employment and medical insurance, Shenzhen initiated its resident card system in August 2008 to replace the former, discriminatory, temporary residence regime.
They asked for my permanent resident card – which I didn't have with me.
For $100, anyone can get a bona fide Pakistan permanent resident card.
Ms. Meregildo-Bostic has an alien resident card, the police said.
Yet they could not verify that my permanent resident card had not expired.
I'm Canadian and I didn't have my permanent resident card with me.
Investigators said the group produced fake drivers' licenses, resident cards and Social Security cards.
By the time city officials issued the first IDs, called Elm City Resident Cards, many residents were afraid to come forward.
It said the Palestinians from Jerusalem had used their Israeli resident cards to scope out and gather intelligence on targets.
The border security programs would have to be fully operational before any immigrants who had been here illegally would be able to apply for permanent resident cards, the first step toward becoming American citizens.
Last week, after six months of uncertainty and adjustment to life in a place very different to Russia, they received their permanent resident cards.
