Foreign nationals applying for permanent residence in China shall abide by Chinese laws, be in good health, have no criminal record, and meet one of the following conditions:

1. Those who have directly invested in China, with stable investment performance over three consecutive years and a good tax record;
2. Those who hold positions at or above deputy general manager or deputy factory director, or possess sub-senior titles such as associate professor or associate researcher, or enjoy equivalent treatment, have served continuously for four years, resided in China for a cumulative period of no less than three years within those four years, and have a good tax record;
3. Those who have made significant or outstanding contributions to China or are otherwise urgently needed by the state;
4. The spouses and unmarried children under the age of 18 of the persons referred to in items 1, 2, and 3 of this paragraph; 5. The spouses of Chinese citizens or foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residence in China, who have been married for five years, have resided continuously in China for five years, reside in China for no less than nine months each year, and have stable financial support and a place of residence;
5. Unmarried children under the age of 18 joining their parents;
6. Those who have no immediate relatives abroad, join immediate relatives in China, are aged 60 or above, have resided continuously in China for five years, reside in China for no less than nine months each year, and have stable financial support and a place of residence.

1. A valid foreign passport or a document that can substitute for a passport;
2. A health certificate issued by a foreign medical institution designated by the Chinese government, or certified by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad;
3. A certificate of no criminal record from abroad, certified by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad;
4. Four recent two-inch front-facing color photos without headwear;
5. Other relevant materials as stipulated in these Measures.

Service Process
1. Prepare preliminary review materials
2. Make an appointment with the immigration authorities for the preliminary interview
3. After passing the preliminary review, prepare all materials
4. Once all materials are complete, schedule and submit the formal interview
5. Submit the permanent residency application materials and pay the fees
6. Request for additional documents or no request for additional documents
7. Municipal-level review - Provincial-level review - National Immigration Administration review
8. Upon approval, the application is granted, and the permanent residence card is issued