Is it the hardest to apply for a green card in China?

A few days ago, an article about the new version of China's "Green Card" launched this year was screened on major websites. The article points out that the Ministry of Public Security will work with 20 ministries and commissions to revise the certificates, so as to facilitate and strengthen the identification function of permanent residence certificates. The new certificate will be launched during the year, making it more convenient to use.

With the increasing gold content of China's "green card", more and more foreign talents choose to work and live in China, making it more convenient for Taiwan Province compatriots to travel to and from the mainland ... According to statistics, in 20 1576, 1576 foreigners obtained China's "green card", an increase of 163% over the previous year.

So, how much do you know about China Green Card, one of the most difficult green cards to apply for in the world?

From "Residence Visa" to "Permanent Residence Permit"

The "green card" system is an important system for developed countries in Europe and America to compete for talents and attract and retain high-level talents on a global scale. The term "China Green Card" first appeared more than ten years ago.

In August 2004, in order to meet the needs of the country's reform, opening up and modernization, the Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China adopted the international practice for the first time, and implemented the "permanent residence permit" system. Prior to this, the method of "residence visa" has been adopted.

"Past Life" of China Green Card

Before 1980s, the status of ordinary foreigners living in China was mainly solved by the residence permit system, but the scope of activities and residence time were strictly controlled. It is not easy for foreigners to settle in China.

1985 is a watershed in China's immigration policy. The Law on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners was promulgated, which classified foreigners' residence in China into three categories: short-term residence, long-term residence and permanent residence.

In 2004, China began to issue permanent residence permits for foreigners, mainly targeting four groups of people: investment, employment, special contribution and relatives' refuge.

From June 2065438 to June 2005, the Ministry of Public Security has successively issued entry-exit policies and measures to support the construction of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Innovation and Development, Fujian Free Trade Zone and Guangdong Free Trade Zone, and to expand the scope of foreigners' application for permanent residence in China.

From 2065438 to February 2006, the Ministry of Public Security issued the Opinions on Strengthening the Management of Foreigner's Permanent Residence Service, further relaxing the application conditions and related treatment arrangements. On March 1 day, the Ministry of Public Security set up the first permanent residence service window for foreigners in Zhongguancun.

Why is it the hardest to apply for a green card in China?

According to United Nations statistics, from 1990 to 20 15, the number of foreigners living in China increased from 370,000 to 970,000, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4% in 25 years.

Among the 970,000 international residents, even fewer have obtained China Green Card (permanent residence permit for China people and foreigners).

According to the data of China and Globalization Think Tank in 20 15 years, only 7,300 foreigners obtained permanent residence permits in 20 14 years from 2004 when China issued permanent residence permits for foreigners. Therefore, China green card is called "the most difficult green card in the world".

Upgrading and Innovation-More and more foreigners are entering China.

Recently, I learned from the Ministry of Public Security that the new certificate will be launched this year, which will be more convenient to use. This is an important measure for China to comprehensively deepen public security reform, strengthen and improve entry-exit management services and better serve the overall situation of national development.

The comprehensive reform of foreigners' permanent residence system has carried out the top-level design of the system from the aspects of rationalizing the system and mechanism, improving policies and regulations, optimizing application materials and implementing qualification treatment, which has achieved a major breakthrough in the reform of foreigners' permanent residence system and formed a more scientific, reasonable, open and pragmatic management pattern of foreigners' permanent residence service.

Nowadays, more and more foreigners enter China and settle in China. According to statistics, in 20 16, the Ministry of Public Security approved 1576 foreigners to stay permanently in China, an increase of 163% over the previous year.

Welfare of foreign Chinese who want "China Green Card"

20 16 12, the Ministry of Public Security officially implemented 10, a new policy to support the entry and exit of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Center. On the basis of "old 12" in June, 5438+00, "new 10" has specially set up two exclusive clauses for foreign Chinese, which are directly related to "China Green Card", long-term residence, multiple visas and so on!

What is more gratifying is that this move in Shanghai is not the first. In March and August of 20 17, Beijing and Guangdong successively issued new entry and exit regulations, all of which contained "exclusive" convenience clauses for foreign Chinese.

Tips for foreign Chinese to apply for "China Green Card";

Apply for "China Green Card"

Have a doctoral degree or above, or have worked continuously in a designated enterprise for 4 years, and have lived in China for not less than 6 months each year.

The designated enterprises are as follows: Shanghai refers to the units in the "double innovation" and "double self" demonstration base, Beijing refers to Zhongguancun enterprises, and Guangdong refers to Guangdong Free Trade Zone enterprises.

Foreign spouses and minor children can apply together.

Apply for long-term residence

Beijing:

To start a business in Zhongguancun, you can apply for a five-year work residence permit with your work permit and employer's guarantee, or you can apply for a five-year private residence permit with your business plan.

Shanghai:

Work, study, visit relatives and do private affairs in Shanghai, and you can apply for a residence permit within 5 years.

Guangdong:

To start a business in Guangdong Free Trade Zone, you can apply for a five-year work or private residence permit with relevant materials. Those born in Guangdong or originally registered in Guangdong can apply for residence permit within 5 years.

Five-year multiple visa

Shanghai:

You can apply for multiple valid visas within 5 years with corresponding certificates such as visiting relatives, negotiating business, scientific, educational, cultural and health exchange activities, and private affairs.

Guangdong:

If you were born in Guangdong or originally from Guangdong, provide proof or guarantee.