Application Requirements
Foreigners who have made remarkable contributions to the economic and social development of China or who meet other conditions for permanent residence in China may apply for permanent residence in China.
Foreigners applying for permanent residence in China shall abide by Chinese laws and regulations, be in good health, have no criminal record, and meet one of the following conditions:
(1) The applicant has made direct and stable investments in China, with good tax payment records for three consecutive years;
(2) The applicant holds the position of deputy general manager, factory deputy director or above, or those with professional associate senior titles or above, such as associate professor or associate researcher; or has been enjoying the equivalent salary in China for at least four consecutive years, and residing in China for a total of not less than three years within four years with good tax records;
(3) The applicant has made significant and outstanding contribution(s) to China and is especially needed in the country;
(4) The spouse and the unmarried children (under age 18) of the applicant who meet the foregoing conditions specified in (1), (2) or (3);
(5) The applicant is the spouse of a Chinese citizen or of a foreign national who has obtained permanent residence in China; The applicant and his or her spouse have been married for a minimum of five years; The applicant has had a minimum of five consecutive years of residence in China with no less than nine months each year, and has a stable source of income and domicile;
(6) The applicant under the age of 18 is unmarried and dependent on his or her parents;
(7) The applicant is or above the age of 60, has no direct relatives abroad, and lives with his or her direct relative in China; the applicant has stayed in China for at least five consecutive years with at least nine months of residence each year, and has a stable source of income and domicile.