What is third country status?

Third country status is also known as third country residency or third country green card. For example, China residents can apply for the status of small countries and obtain permanent identity cards from these countries. This also means that approved China citizens have the right of permanent residence overseas and can go to these countries for permanent residence at any time.

In recent years, Saint Kitts and Nevis has received the largest number of applications to be listed as a third country. The application procedure is very simple. They can get a permanent identity card and passport within three months at the earliest. Foreign passports can be exempted from visas in more than 120 countries, including Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Singapore and Hong Kong.