The difference between permanent residence and naturalization

The differences between permanent residence and naturalization are as follows:

1. The holder of permanent residency is a foreign immigrant and has no nationality or citizenship;

2. The right of permanent residence is an immigrant welfare granted by the state and can be cancelled. The nationality holder is a local citizen, who enjoys the welfare granted by the state at birth, and the state cannot revoke his nationality;

3. Permanent residence enjoys the same benefits and treatment as nationals, but has no right to vote and stand for election;

4. Permanent resident holders must maintain their permanent resident status, and if they no longer meet certain conditions required by their status, the holders may lose their status.

Nationality refers to a person's legal qualification as a national or citizen of a certain country, indicating a fixed legal connection between a person and a specific country, and is the legal consultant basis for the country to exercise personal jurisdiction and diplomatic protection. A permanent resident refers to a person who has the right of permanent residence in the country, that is, an individual has the right of permanent residence in the country. He does not need a visa to enter or leave the country, but he does not enjoy civil rights. His rights are different according to the laws of different countries. A person with the nationality of that country must be a permanent resident of that country, but a permanent resident of that country does not necessarily have the nationality of that country. The right of permanent residence refers to the right of individuals to stay permanently in a country, but they do not enjoy civil rights. People with permanent residency are called "permanent residents".

Permanent residents may be disqualified, and if they do not meet the requirements of permanent residence and commit crimes, they may be deported.

legal ground

Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 8 Those who apply for China citizenship and are approved will acquire China citizenship; Those who have been approved to join China nationality shall not retain their foreign nationality. Article 9 A China citizen who has settled in a foreign country and voluntarily joined or acquired a foreign nationality shall automatically lose China nationality. Tenth China citizens who meet one of the following conditions may withdraw from China nationality upon approval of their application:

1. Close relatives of foreigners;

Second, settle abroad;

3. There are other legitimate reasons.