I'm Portuguese. What are the procedures for traveling or immigrating to Xiamen, China? Can you tell me the specific process?

Portugal can easily apply for a long-term tourist visa and a multiple-visit visa to China.

As for emigrating to China, it is unlikely that only a few hundred green cards have been issued in China, which is totally impossible for ordinary people.

From the question set, we can see whether it is the big boss or the manager of a higher enterprise, as well as the conditions such as years and salary.

You can apply for nationality if you have been married for five consecutive years in China and more than three years abroad.

Maybe it's easier for children and the elderly to apply.

From June 1 2065438, the Ministry of Public Security will issue residence permits for ordinary foreigners with immediate family members in China for up to two years. Those who meet the requirements can apply again after two years.

Problem sets with conditions for applying for green card

Since the Exit-Entry Administration of Shanghai Public Security Bureau officially started accepting foreigners' applications for permanent residence in China on August 23rd, more than 3,000 foreigners have come to consult by phone or in person. However, because many foreigners don't know enough about the application conditions of China's "green card", only 26 foreigners' applications were accepted.

According to the police officer in charge of the Shanghai Entry-Exit Administration, many foreigners still have misunderstandings about permanent residence. The following questions raised by some applicants are taken as examples to further analyze the permanent residence policy:

Q: I am the legal representative of a wholly foreign-owned enterprise with an investment of US$ 6,543,800+million. Can I apply for permanent residence in China as an investor?

A: Investors refer to foreign investors who have directly invested in China and have a stable investment situation and a good tax payment record for three consecutive years; The investment quota must meet certain requirements; For example, the total investment in China is more than 2 million US dollars, mainly in Shanghai, and foreign-invested enterprises encouraged by the state have invested more than 500,000 US dollars.

You are the legal representative of the company. Although the company's investment quota has exceeded the standard, the company's investment form is not personal investment and does not meet the conditions for applying for permanent residence as an investor.

Q: I am the deputy general manager of a company. I worked in Shanghai for 9 years and lived in Shanghai most of the time. Do I meet the requirements for applying for permanent residence in Shanghai?

Answer: To apply for permanent residence, employees should meet the following conditions: they have worked continuously in China for four years, and lived in China for three years within four years. The employer must belong to one of four types: high-tech enterprises, encouraged foreign-invested enterprises, foreign-invested advanced technology enterprises or foreign-invested products export enterprises.

You have worked in Shanghai for 9 years and lived in Shanghai for a long time, which meets the requirements in terms of residence years. As long as you have served as deputy general manager and the company you work for meets the above four types of enterprises, you are eligible to apply for permanent residence.

Q: I am a resident of Shanghai and my husband is German. We have been married 10 years. Since last year, my husband has been employed by a Shanghai enterprise. Does my husband meet the requirements for applying for permanent residence?

A: Husband and wife reunion refers to the spouse of a China citizen or a foreigner who has obtained permanent residence status in China. The marriage relationship has lasted for five years, and has lived in China for five consecutive years, and has lived in China for not less than nine months every year, and has a stable living guarantee and residence.

Although you have been married for 10 years, your husband's residence in China began last year, which does not meet the requirements of the residence period, so you can't apply for husband and wife reunion at present.

Q: I am a citizen of China and I live permanently in Shanghai. My husband is Japanese and currently works in Shanghai. My son also holds a Japanese passport. I want my son to study in Shanghai. Can I apply for permanent residence?

A: For parent-child reunion, the nationality of children under the age of 18 who have taken refuge with their parents should be examined first, mainly to confirm whether the applicant has foreign nationality at birth. According to the provisions of China's Nationality Law, when a child is born, one or both parents are citizens of China and have settled in a foreign country, they have foreign nationality. Only children of foreign nationality can apply for family reunion.

According to your situation, first determine whether you settled in Japan when your son was born. If so, confirm that your son has Japanese nationality, and now he can apply for permanent residence.

Q: I am Chinese-American. I am 72 years old. American children are not around, and I am very busy at work. I can't look after myself. I have a daughter in Shanghai who is willing to take care of me, so I want to live in Shanghai. Can I apply for permanent residence?

A: Relatives' refuge mainly refers to foreign elderly people over the age of 60 who have no immediate family members outside the country, and have to stay in China for five consecutive years, staying for not less than nine months each year, and have stable living security and residence.

Because you still have children abroad, you are not eligible to apply for permanent residence, but you can apply for visiting relatives in China.

According to relevant sources, there are strict application conditions and procedures for foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China. Therefore, foreign investors, employees in China and family reunion personnel who do not meet the conditions of permanent residence in China can also apply for extension after the expiration if they need valid visas for long-term residence and multiple entry in China. The exit-entry administration department will issue corresponding visas or residence certificates according to their different identities and conditions, and can also meet the actual needs of foreigners in China for tourism, business, work and life.