Permanent Residence for Foreigners in China



Holders of permanent residence are no longer subject to visa restrictions when entry and exit China. Normally, high-level foreign talents and family members of Chinese nationals could apply.

Application Conditions

Work type (Meet any of the below):

  1. Worked in Shanghai for 4 years continuously (in which they need to stay in China for no less than 6 months each year), and met the annual salary of 600,000 RMB(before tax), and paid an annual tax of 120,000 RMB.
  2. Obtained a doctorate degree while once held Chinese nationality, then joined other nationality.
  3. Our team can help apply for the special approval for those who have been working in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone for 4 consecutive years. And the applicant does not have to meet the annual salary and tax requirements

Reunion Type (Need to meet every item):

  1. If your spouse holds a registered Shanghai residence.
  2. You have been married for 5 years.
  3. You need to stay in China for no less than 9 months each year.

Required materials (work type as an example):

  1. Valid front pages of passport for 4 consecutive years.
  2. Work visa pages for 4 consecutive years.
  3. A copy of your current working permit.
  4. Employer's company business license
  5. If you held a Chinese nationality before, you need relevant documents (such as the residence registration cancellation certificate, your previous Chinese passport, Hukou, certificate of joining foreign nationalities, foreign green card, etc.)

Successful Cases:

Case 1:
Ms.X worked in Shanghai for four years with an annual salary of over 600,000 RMB(before tax) and an annual tax payment of over 120,000 RMB.



Case 2:
Ms. Y obtained a doctorate degree while once held Chinese nationality, then joined US nationality.



If you meet the above conditions and want to consult about applying for permanent residence in China, you can contact us. (Senior visa consultant Roger: 13585669005)