The difference between green card and permanent residence permit

Legal analysis: Permanent residency and green card are two completely different concepts. The right of permanent residence is a right, the content of which is to allow the obligee to live permanently in this country and enjoy the same treatment as its nationals in many aspects. A green card refers to a permanent identity card. Holding a green card means that the cardholder has permanent residency in the issuing country, and at the same time, holding a green card can exempt entry visas for a certain period of time.

Legal basis: Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

Article 2 These Regulations shall apply to the application and approval of foreigners' permanent residence qualifications, as well as the service and management of foreigners' permanent residence.

Article 3 The system of permanent residence for foreigners shall meet the needs of national security and interests and the level of national economic and social development.

Article 4 The lawful rights and interests of foreigners permanently residing in China are protected by law, and the period of stay in China is not limited.

Foreigners permanently residing in China shall abide by the laws of China, and shall not endanger China's national security, harm public interests or disturb public order.

Article 5 The national immigration administration department is responsible for the management of foreigners' permanent residence. The relevant departments of the State Council shall, within the scope of their respective duties, do a good job in the management of services related to foreigners who reside permanently.

Local people's governments at all levels shall do a good job in the service management of foreigners resident in their respective administrative areas.

Article 6 The state exit-entry administration department shall establish a coordination mechanism and an information sharing mechanism for the management of foreigners' permanent residence services with relevant state departments.

Article 7 The State shall establish a regular evaluation and adjustment mechanism for the permanent residence policy of foreigners. When necessary, with the approval of the State Council, a quota examination and approval system will be implemented for foreigners' permanent residence qualifications.

Article 8 The national immigration administration department shall, in conjunction with the departments of science and technology, human resources and social security, formulate a point evaluation system in a timely manner.

Article 9 The national exit-entry administration department shall publish the information on the examination and approval policies, such as materials, procedures and handling procedures, required for foreigners to apply for permanent residence qualification in a unified way through government websites and other public means.