Can a foreigner live in China permanently?

With permanent presidency, the foreigner is allowed to live and work in China without any restriction – they do not need to apply for other residence and work permits, nor do they need additional visas to enter and exit China.

How can I stay in China for a year?

A regular stay for the Tourist (L) Visa is 30 days. If you want to stay longer than the issued duration, you need to apply for China Visa Extension from public security authorities at least one week before the expiration date. Overstaying is against the laws of China.

How do I become a resident of China?

Foreigners may naturalize as Chinese nationals if they have immediate family with Chinese nationality, possess permanent residency in mainland China or a special administrative region, or have other “legitimate reasons”.

How do I get a Chinese residency permit?

Irrespective of your position or employer, you can get a permanent residence permit if you earn over 600,000 RMB per year, paid your timely income taxes (120,000 RMB+ per year), and have worked in Shanghai for more than four consecutive years with no criminal record in your home country.

Is it easy to migrate to China?

The Chinese population can be categorized into a number of smaller ethnic groups including 55 ethnic minorities. China immigration is not very easy but it is possible.

How long can Chinese visa holders stay in China?

China’s Ministry of Public Security announced last week that it would begin offering longer-term visas for foreigners of ethnic Chinese descent that would allow them to stay in the country for up to five years.

Is there a minimum residence period in China for foreign citizens?

Similar to Article 13 of the Draft, this category does not require a minimum residence period in China, nor does the article specify that the achievements are to have been made in China. Foreign citizens who need permanent residency for other legitimate reasons (Article 19)

Are there more jobs for foreigners in China these days?

There are actually more jobs for foreigners than before BUT a lot of them pay less than before so a different group of people are coming here and lots of the long timers are moving on to other countries or just going home. China has also recently (2017) introduced a grading system for Visas. Most expats I know are currently a B.

What is China’s new long-term visa scheme?

China has rolled out two new long-term visa schemes to encourage foreigners to live in the country in a bid to strengthen its economic development. The country has typically been strict about its immigration policies, but sees new opportunity through visa programs as a top-down way to make China more attractive to foreign investors.