✨About China’s Permanent Residence
CPR(Part 1)TYPES
👋Hey expats!
Let’s explore China’s "Five-Star Card" categories—
your guide to Chinese permanent residence ("green card")!

✅ 1.Investor Category
Foreign investors must invest via enterprises in China (cash, tech, patents, or equipment).
$500k+ in encouraged industries (Catalogue for Foreign Investment)
$500k+ in western/poverty-alleviation regions
$1M+ in central regions
$2M+ nationwide
Requires 3 years of stable investment and clean tax records.
✅ 2.Employment Category
For senior roles (e.g., deputy manager) or vice-senior titles (e.g., associate professor).
4 years consecutive employment in China
3+ years total residence (past 4 years)
Good tax history
Employers must be:
✓ Government agencies (national/provincial)
✓ Key universities
✓ Enterprises with national projects
✓ High-tech/encouraged foreign-funded companies
✅ 3.Special Contributions
For individuals with significant impact on China, like top talents or economic contributors. No strict investment/employment rules—merit-based!
✅ 4.Dependent Family Category
Spouses and unmarried kids (<18) can apply with the primary applicant or afterward.
✅5. Spousal Reunion
For spouses of Chinese citizens/permanent residents:
5+ years marriage
5+ consecutive years residence in China
≥9 months/year stay
Stable income/housing (varies by province).
✅ 6.Parental Reunion
Unmarried minors (<18) can join parents (at least one Chinese/permanent resident).
✅ 7.Elderly Relatives
For foreigners aged 60+ with no immediate family abroad, seeking to live with relatives in China:
- 5+ consecutive years of residence in China
- At least 9 months of annual stay in China
💡 Key Tips for Applicants
- Regional Flexibility: Western and central regions often offer lower investment minimums to attract foreign capital.
- Documentation is Key: Maintain accurate tax records, employment contracts, and financial proof—these are critical for all categories.
- Family Applications: Dependent family members can leverage the primary applicant’s eligibility, simplifying the process.
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中国永久居留申请指南
一、投资者类别
- 投资鼓励类行业(依据《外商投资产业指导目录》),金额需达 50 万美元及以上;
- 在西部或扶贫地区投资,金额不低于 50 万美元;
- 在中部地区投资,金额需达到 100 万美元及以上;
二、就业类别
适用于担任高级职务(如副经理)或拥有副高级职称(如副教授)的人士,需满足以下条件:
- 在中国连续就业 4 年;
- 过去 4 年中累计居住满 3 年;
三、特殊贡献类别
四、家属随迁类别
五、夫妻团聚类别
中国公民或永久居民的配偶申请需满足:
- 婚姻关系存续满 5 年;
六、亲子团聚类别
未满 18 周岁的未婚未成年人,若父母中至少一方为中国公民或永久居民,可申请团聚。
七、老年亲属类别
60 周岁及以上、在国外无直系亲属,希望在中国与亲属共同生活的外国人,需符合:
- 在中国连续居住满 5 年;
- 每年在中国居住时间不少于 9 个月;
- 具备稳定收入与合适住所。
关键申请提示
无论您是投资者、专业人才,还是亲属团聚申请人,明晰这些类别是获取中国永久居留权的首要步骤。若需进一步评估适合您的申请路径,欢迎在下方留言! 🌟
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