How to apply for permanent residence in China for foreigners

The country in the world where the Green Card is toughest to get is not the USA, not the UK, not New Zealand, but China! According to the statistics, from 2004 to 2013, only 7,356 people were granted a green card in China. A foreigner's permanent residence in China means that there is no restriction on the length of time a foreigner can stay in China, which is commonly known as a 'China Green Card'.

The hardest country in the world to get a green card is not the United States, not the United Kingdom, not New Zealand, but China! According to statistics, from 2004 to 2013, the total number of people who received green cards in China was only 7,356. Permanent residence of foreigners in China means that the period of stay of foreigners in China is not limited, commonly known as "China Green Card".

The foreigner's permanent residence permit is the legal identity document for the foreigner who has obtained the permanent residence qualification in China to stay in China. The holder can enjoy the corresponding public services and convenience in handling the affairs of finance, education, medical treatment, transportation, accommodation, work, tax and social insurance, property registration, litigation, etc.

The permanent residence permit for foreigners is a legal identity document for foreigners who have obtained permanent residence qualifications in China to reside in China, and the holder can enjoy the corresponding public services and conveniences when handling financial, educational, medical, transportation, accommodation, work, taxation and social insurance, property registration, litigation and other matters.

However, it's not easy to apply for a permanent residence permit for foreigners. Many people don't know their own situations, and don't know what conditions they need to meet. Therefore, SFBC team shares with you the relevant conditions, application materials and advantages of applying for a permanent residence permit for foreigners.

However, applying for a foreigner permanent residence identity card is not an easy task, many people do not understand their own situation, but also do not know the conditions to meet, so the SFBC team to share with you the relevant foreigners permanent residence application conditions, application materials and advantages.

Types of Applications for Permanent Residence for Foreigners

Types of applications for permanent residence by foreigners

Type of family members: couple reunion, parent-child reunion, relative reunion.

Family type: husband and wife reunion, parent-child reunion, relatives to support.

Job type: incumbent, investment personnel.

Job type: incumbent, investment personnel.

Application Conditions for Permanent Residence of Foreigners

Conditions for applying for permanent residence for foreigners

There are many ways to apply for permanent residence permit. We mainly introduce the conditions for foreign employees to apply for permanent residence.

There are many ways to apply for permanent residence status, and we mainly introduce the conditions for foreign employees to apply for permanent residence.

1. Talents in line with the national foreign talent introduction plan

1. Talents who meet the national foreign talent introduction plan

2. Foreign high-level talents and their spouses and minor children who meet the recognition standards

2. Foreign high-level talents and their spouses and minor children who meet the recognition criteria

3. the actual residence in China for 4 years and every year after continuous work in the local area is not less than 6 months, with stable living security and residence. The annual income of wage and annual payment of personal income tax meet the specified standards (refer to the regulations of Exit-entry Administration Bureau of local Public Security Bureau for tax standard)

3. Have worked in the local area for 4 consecutive years, actually resided in China for not less than 6 months per year, have a stable living guarantee and residence, and meet the prescribed standards for annual wage income and annual payment of personal income tax (the tax payment standard refers to the exit-entry regulations of the local public security bureau)

Application Materials for Permanent Residence of Foreigners

Application materials for permanent residence of foreigners

1. Application form for permanent residence of foreigners in China;

1. Application Form for Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China;

2. A valid foreign passport or a certificate that can replace a passport;

2. A valid foreign passport or a document that can replace the passport;

3. Medical Checkup report issued by the health and quarantine department designated by the Chinese government or by foreign health and medical institutions certified by Chinese embassies or consulates abroad;

3. Health certificate issued by the health quarantine department designated by the Chinese government or certified by the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad;

4. Certificate of no foreign criminal record certified by Chinese embassies and consulates abroad;

4. Certificate of no criminal record abroad certified by Chinese embassies or consulates abroad;

5. Recent bareheaded colored photos;

5. Recent color photos of the front without crowns;

6. The certificate of one's position or professional title issued by the unit holding the post;

6. Proof of one's position or title issued by the unit where the employee is employed;

7. Business license of the employer;

7. The business license of the employer;

8. Other relevant materials specified in the administrative measures for the examination and approval of permanent residence of foreigners in China.

8. Other relevant materials stipulated in the Measures for the Administration of examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China.

The Right of Permanent Residence of Foreigners

The right of foreigners to permanent residence

Exit-entry: there is no restriction on the length of stay in China, and you can enter and leave China with a valid passport and a Permanent Residence Permit for foreigners without going through visa and other procedures; Their spouses and immediate family members may apply for corresponding visa, residence certificate or foreigner permanent residence certificate in accordance with relevant regulations.

Entry and exit: The period of residence in China is not restricted, and you can enter and exit China with a valid passport and a "Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners" without going through additional visas and other procedures; your spouse and immediate family members can apply for the corresponding visa, residence certificate or "Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners" in accordance with relevant regulations.

Job: Employment in China can be exempt from the visa; For those who meet the requirements and can legally obtain RMB to make foreign direct investment in China, "for those who invest in projects or establish foreign-invested enterprises in China, the development and reform, commerce, industry, foreign exchange and other departments shall simplify the approval and examination procedures and improve efficiency in accordance with the relevant Provisions on the administration of foreign investment, and can participate in professional and technical post qualification assessment and professional and technical personnel qualification examination according to regulations.

Work: Employment in China, exempt from work visas; eligible, can be legally obtained rmb in China for foreign direct investment", in China investment projects, the establishment of foreign-invested enterprises, development and reform, commerce, industry and commerce, foreign exchange and other departments in accordance with the relevant provisions of foreign investment management to simplify the approval and approval procedures, improve efficiency, can participate in the professional and technical post qualification review and professional and technical personnel qualification examination in accordance with the regulations.

Life: in terms of children's schooling, children who are admitted to compulsory education can enjoy the relevant policies, and the administrative department of education in their place of residence shall go through the admission and transfer procedures in accordance with the principle of enrollment nearby, and no fees other than those stipulated by the State shall be charged.

Life: In terms of children's schooling, if the children of migrants enroll in the compulsory education stage and meet the conditions, they can enjoy relevant policies, and the education administrative department of their place of residence shall handle the procedures for admission and transfer in accordance with the principle of nearby enrollment, and will not charge fees other than those stipulated by the state.

For participating in the social insurance, the "Permanent Resident Identity Card of Foreigners" can be used as a valid identity certificate to go through the procedures of social insurance. At the same time, the principle of "national treatment" should be embodied, and the holders of "Permanent Resident Identity Card for Foreigners" who live in China but are not employed should be specified. Those who meet the relevant requirements can also participate in the basic medical care for urban residents and social endowment insurance for urban residents, and enjoy social insurance treatment.

For participating in social insurance, the "Foreigner Permanent Residence Identity Card" can be used as a valid identity certificate to handle social insurance participation procedures. At the same time, reflecting the principle of "national treatment", it is clear that holders of "foreigner permanent residence identity cards" who live in China but are not employed, who meet the relevant requirements, can also participate in the basic medical care of urban residents and the social endowment insurance of urban residents in China and enjoy social insurance treatment.

According to the Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Fund, the housing provident fund can be deposited and used at the place of work. When leaving the area, the withdrawal or transfer procedures of the housing provident fund can be handled according to the regulations. That is to say, the holders of "Permanent Resident Identity Card for Foreigners" enjoy the same treatment as Chinese citizens in terms of housing provident fund.

In accordance with the Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Fund and other provisions, the housing provident fund can be deposited and used at the place of work, and when leaving the area, the withdrawal or transfer of the housing provident fund can be handled in accordance with the regulations, that is, the holder of the "Foreigner Permanent Residence Identity Card" enjoys the same treatment as Chinese citizens in terms of housing provident fund.

Foreigners holding "Permanent Resident Identity Card" enjoy the same treatment as Chinese citizens in terms of income tax payment, financial business, domestic business travel and consumption, and application for motor vehicle driving license.

Foreigners holding a "Foreigner Permanent Residence Identity Card" enjoy the same treatment as Chinese citizens in terms of paying income tax, handling financial business, making domestic business travel consumption, and applying for a motor vehicle driving license.