(1) High-level foreign talents, foreign nationals who have made significant contributions or who are urgently needed by China, may apply to the exit-entry administration department of the public security agency for permanent residence in China, based on recommendations by relevant national authorities, provincial people's governments, or national key development area management departments. Their foreign spouses and minor children may also apply together;

(2) Foreigners who have worked in China for four consecutive years, resided in China for at least six months each year, have an annual salary that is at least six times the average of urban employees in the region for the previous year and have paid at least 20% of the annual salary in individual income tax may apply to the exit-entry administration department of the public security agency for permanent residence in China. Their foreign spouses and minor children may also apply together;

(3) Overseas Chinese working in China who hold a doctoral degree or have worked in a national key development area for four consecutive years and have resided in China for at least six months each year may apply to the exit-entry administration department of the public security agency for permanent residence in China. Their foreign spouses and minor children may also apply together.