Applying for Permanent Residence in China is a way for you to
live in the country on a long-term basis. In order to qualify for
permanent residence status, you must fill at least one of the
following criteria:
I. Be a high-level foreign expert holding a post that promotes
China's economic, scientific, and technological development, or
social progress.
II. Have made outstanding contributions of special importance to
China
III. Have made a large direct investment of over US$ 500,000 in
China
IV. Have come to China to be with your family, such as spouse,
dependent minors, or senior citizens.
You need to hand in your required documents to the overseas
affairs department of your municipal or provincial level public
security bureau, such as, the Beijing Municipal Public Security
Bureau or Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau. You Should
Submit: (a) Valid Passport or equivalent; (b) Health certificate
issued at state level; (c) Credentials proving no criminal record
by China embassies or consulates; (d) Two passport photos, no hat;
(e) Other relevant credentials if required.
(China.org.cn October 24, 2007)