Overseas Chinese Policy Answers How Overseas Chinese Return to China or Settle in China

Beijing, July 2, 20 18 A report on China's international migration released recently in Beijing shows that with the rapid economic development and the in-depth implementation of opening up, at present, China has begun to grow from a country of origin to a country of destination for international migrants, and the trend of overseas personnel "coming to China to dream" continues to rise.

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In this context, what should overseas Chinese do if they want to return to China to settle down? How do foreign Chinese enjoy the right of permanent residence in China?

Overseas Chinese should apply for the Certificate of Overseas Chinese Returning to China for Settlement.

According to the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Returned Overseas Chinese and Their Families and its implementation measures, "overseas Chinese" refers to China citizens living abroad. Have obtained long-term or permanent residency in the host country, and have lived in the host country for two consecutive years, with a cumulative residence time of not less than 18 months. China citizens who study abroad or are sent abroad are not overseas Chinese.

Overseas Chinese who return to China to settle down shall apply to the overseas Chinese affairs department of the local people's government at or above the county level where they intend to reside. In line with the conditions, the overseas Chinese affairs department of the provincial or municipal people's government with districts shall issue the Certificate of Overseas Chinese Returning to China for Settlement. Overseas Chinese can apply for permanent residence registration to the public security organ of the people's government at the county level where they intend to live. Overseas Chinese who have lost their identity cards due to the cancellation of their household registration can get their identity cards.

In the process of handling, overseas Chinese should submit an application form for returning to China to settle down, a declaration of voluntary renunciation of foreign residence qualifications, entry and exit records, valid passports or travel permits and their photocopies, photos that meet the requirements, and foreign residence certificates certified or notarized by foreign embassies and consulates.

If the intended place of residence is the place where the original household registration was cancelled, it must have lived continuously in China for a certain period of time, and have a stable living guarantee and a legally fixed residence; If it is not the place where the original household registration was cancelled, in addition to the above conditions, it should also meet other relevant local regulations.

China people need to obtain residence certificates.

According to the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners and the Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Foreigners' Permanent Residence in China, foreigners, including China people, can obtain the Alien Permanent Residence Identity Card in five ways:

The first is the investment category. The applicant needs to make direct investment in China for three consecutive years, with stable investment situation and good tax payment record; The registered capital of the paid-in investment meets the limit requirements.

The second is the job category. On the premise that the employing unit meets the requirements, the applicant must hold the post of deputy general manager or deputy factory director or above in China, or have the post of associate professor or associate researcher or above and enjoy the same treatment, have served continuously for 4 years, have lived in China for 3 years within 4 years and have a good tax record.