How to Become a Permanent Resident in China?

If you want to know how to become a permanent resident in China, you are in the right place! China's permanent residence card, AKA the Chinese green card, is the holy grail of any expat lining in China.
In the video above we discuss the benefits, eligibility, and application process of getting a Chinese permanent residence card. It’s packed with useful information, so watch and share it with your friends who might be eligible as well.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Benefits
2:50 Eligibility
6:03 Application Process
9:31 Common Obstacles
Benefits
Permanent residence gives you almost all the rights as a Chinese citizen. Once you get it, you would not need to worry about applying for a new visa or a work permit anymore. Its validity is 10 years for adults and 5 years for children. After you get your card, your family will become eligible as well.
The card can be used in many situations instead of your passport. You can enter and leave China with it, take a flight, use it at the bank, and in many other scenarios.
Eligibility
The two main situations that may make foreigners eligible for permanent residence status are marriage to a Chinese citizen, or paying high taxes for four consecutive years. Other ways to get it are either by a large investment into the country, or by being a high talent in demand. To learn about the specific conditions, watch the video above.
Application Process
While any type of visa application may be complicated, you can expect this one to be even tougher. You would need to provide several documents as usual, with the notarized and authenticated non-criminal record being the most important one. You might also need to be interviewed by the immigration bureau, especially if you’re getting it based on your marriage. The whole process may take six months to one year.
Getting a Chinese “green card” is the holy grail for any expat living in China. Find out whether you might be eligible, and just go for it!
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[@ZivGlikman]

Are you eligible for a Chinese green card? Tell me your story! Also, find out why you should get yourself a social insurance as a foreigner working in China: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ameygH5ugN90rNk

[@psytchemetfm2599]

When it expires , can you renew it easily just like passport or ID card renew, or you should apply again just like the first time?

[@galiberstravel1325]

Thanks ziv❤

[@AbuSufian-Ag]

My wife get a chance to complete his Phd in Hunan, China but can she get spouse visa for her family? Is there any restrictions to get spouse visa in Hunan province Changsha

[@leonardschofield9913]

What does a green card do for a foreiner?

[@_MANASYt]

I applied in March... Waiting now, fingers crossed 😏

[@henryw3146]

Did you get it?

[@wanmei836]

update :’)) ?

[@gicilo386]

Update

[@enorhted]

Do you need to go through the same health evaluation again as when you first applied for China work visa?

[@ZivGlikman]

Yes you do.

[@MS-cy9qs]

Hey Ziv, great video. Hiw can I contact Kefi to use her services pleaae?

[@blimages2]

Really I need one Chinese

[@aliciakumerot4819]

What about Article 15? What are the qualifications under Article 15?

[@basvh666]

as a married person, do YOU need to have a stable income in those 5 years ? or your family. let's say i havent worked but my wife has an impressive tittle and income. that is good enough ?

[@HafiZzZzZz]

Is Ziv Glikman applying for a Chinese Green Card ? *just curious*

[@ZivGlikman]

Not eligible yet...:(

[@MichaelZhuang]

@Ziv, it would be great if you can interview an Estate Planning attorney in China at some point. My dad has two properties in Guangdong, he wants to leave them to me. How can that be done without me needing to go to court there? I understand the probate process much better in the US, but have no clue how it is done in China. I think a lot of oversea Chinese would be interested in this topic.

[@ZivGlikman]

That is an interesting topic! I'll see what I can find out.

[@krishnanyogeshwaran4229]

Can students be eligible??

[@tuckerturner9671]

@ziv I was adopted when I was 7 from Tian Jin, China. I am a nobody in the U.S. How can I gain my citizenship in China again?

[@user-si8ev1wz4n]

I think you can contact the Chinese embassy in US,i hope your adopt father keeps your all original documents.

[@yosuhanverdecia]

So basically to get a green card in China you marry a Chinese person or you are kind of rich, right?

[@basvh666]

you definitely need to be both . no poor foreigners will get a green card for sure !

[@anarki777]

@@basvh666 - I don't think you need to be rich, but you need to be upper middle class by Chinese standards. How many people can afford to put 200,000 RMB in a bank for a year?

[@ChillVibes245]

The issue is each city is different.. I'm married for over 10 years having a house but still under visa. I'm in Dalian, very disappointed to be honest. Why? According to here it's not easy to get this card. Think about it if ur having a child it's almost hard to live here, because in order to work u also need to go through a process to get z visa. I hope this PR get even easier in the near future. But I highly doubt it.

[@sambuujulia5260]

I live in China 17years too.I can’t get green card too lol

[@mds33483]

All these great restrictions while the population numbers is gonna fall off a cliff any day now..... great job!!!

[@ginopanthers5070]

Good information thanks. One question here. For someone who is married to Chinese and have a child (who is Chinese), make a difference in applying for permenant residence in China?

[@KinLee919]

Yes, But still quite hard, 1. should be married for at least 5 yrs. 2. Every yr should be living in china for at least 9 months, for 5 yrs straight. 3. Has a residence in china And a source of income. And also: pass the health check, And don't have any criminal record abroad.

[@ginopanthers5070]

@@KinLee919 Thanks for this piece of information

[@simonedelgiudice5562]

​@@KinLee919因此，中国不向定期在中国纳税的已婚人士发放签证的说法是绝对不正确的

[@FranciscaMuondo]

If I have been married for less than 5 years, have a Chinese child and have lived legally for 5 years, can I apply for a green card?

[@Mahbub_333]

Yes 😊

[@Mahbub_333]

And you must be stay in 9 month every year in around 5 years

[@user-sj4fm9nf4m]

Planning to apply in half a year, will be 5 years of marriage by then. Heard different opinions about it from it's impossible to get it to it is possible. Still have a feeling like it's a lottery even if you meet the requirements,

[@user-sj4fm9nf4m]

But let's see. Good to have such kind of videos

[@ZivGlikman]

Definitely possible, but could be long and frustrating at times. Good luck!

[@_MANASYt]

I applied in March... Been in China for 12 years, married for 9, same city for 11, same job for 8. My French friend just got it...

[@China2earth]

Hi

[@freemusicforyou3487]

Hi Ziv, Can I get a Permanent Resident if I have a Chinese dad? By the way I’m 24 and I was born outside China.

[@ZivGlikman]

That's a good question. I think after you passed 18, it gets harder. Either way, even if you can us your dad's nationality as a factor, I assume you must be in China for a long time to qualify. It's a residence, meaning you actually reside here.

[@isuruthiwanka9448]

USA green card and China green card is not similar btw. USA one is permanent and we can apply easily..Its like lottery. but China green card is for 10 years.

[@weizhang2834]

Its not the case . American green card is 10 years too , and for marriage less than two years. They give you a temporary green card first, after two years you have to apply again

[@criptomonedasyat9327]

My wife has Hukou in JiangXi, but we live in Ningbo. We have to apply in JinagXi, I know. But do we need a fixed address there too??

[@ZivGlikman]

I don't think you need a fixed address there.

[@MichaelZhuang]

The system seems similar to that of the US, but more restrictive.

[@ZivGlikman]

Very true. It's difficult, but not impossible!

[@Willxdiana]

china is only for chinese. def more restrictive unless you renounce your old nationality

[@payambagheri6370]

But even this card is not really permanent !! it is only for 10 years and God knows what will happen after 10 years. The problem is laws are not defined really in mainland .....

[@blimages2]

Do u think black people's will be in peace to live in China

[@ZivGlikman]

I think so, if you can find a way to live here legally.

[@leonardschofield9913]

Yes but some people are looking for problems or bringing them wherever they go.