Conditions for foreigners' permanent residence permit in Shanghai

The application conditions of permanent residence permit for foreigners in Shanghai cover many aspects such as residence time, residence and employment status, family and kinship, investment and contribution.

I. Basic conditions

Foreigners must stay in China for five consecutive years and stay in China for not less than nine months in each of the last five years. This is the basic time requirement for applying for a permanent residence permit, which aims to ensure that the applicant really stays in China for a long time and has a stable living foundation.

Second, living and employment conditions.

The applicant must hold a valid residence permit, have paid personal income tax or social insurance continuously in China for the last five years, and have no criminal record. This condition ensures the applicant's legal residence and employment status in China, and also reflects his contribution and integration to China society.

Third, the conditions of family and relatives.

This condition can speed up the application process if the applicant has a spouse in China or a marriage relationship with a citizen in China, or if the child under 18 is a citizen of China or has permanent residency in China. Family factor is usually regarded as an important consideration in immigration policy because it can promote cultural exchange and social integration.

Four. Investment and capital contribution conditions

If the applicant has made significant and outstanding contributions to the country or the country has special needs, with the approval of the relevant competent departments of the country or the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, this condition can be used as the basis for obtaining a permanent residence permit under special circumstances. This condition takes into account the applicant's special contributions in the fields of economy, science and technology, culture and so on, and reflects the attraction and retention of outstanding talents.

To sum up:

The application conditions of permanent residence permit for foreigners in Shanghai cover many aspects such as residence time, residence and employment status, family and kinship, investment and contribution. These conditions are designed to ensure the stability and legality of the applicant's long-term residence in China, and also reflect the recognition of outstanding talents and special contributors. Eligible applicants can apply in accordance with relevant procedures and requirements in order to obtain the qualification and right to stay in China for a long time.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 47 provides that:

Foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to China's economic and social development or meet other conditions for permanent residence in China may apply for permanent residence in China.