Policy Guide & Application Process
China Permanent Residence by Investment: Policy Guide & Application Process
This article provides a comprehensive overview of China’s permanent residence (china green card) policies for foreign investors, along with application procedures and eligibility criteria. It clearly outlines core requirements, key milestones, and professional support services to help you quickly grasp the full application framework.
Our core business model is to provide well-operated, fully compliant partner enterprises that meet immigration authority standards for clients to invest in. Detailed enterprise lists are available on our dedicated page. We ensure your investment meets the green card qualification requirements after three years, and investors may withdraw their capital upon successful approval of China permanent residence.
For further details including document checklists, policy specifics, practical tips, and partner enterprise information, please refer to our blog guides linked below. We provide full support throughout your entire application process.
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- Policy Overview (Official Basis & Core Benefits)
- Eligibility Criteria (Investment, Personal, Corporate & Capital Requirements)
- Application Process (6 Key Steps & Full Guidance)
- FAQ (Answers to Frequently Asked Questions)
- Service Overview (Our Core Support)
- Private Consultation (Custom Solutions & Special Inquiries)
1、Policy Overview
China’s permanent residence policy for foreign investors is formulated in accordance with the Regulations on Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Aliens in China and other relevant supporting regulations. Its core purpose is to attract overseas investors to invest and operate businesses in China, while providing long-term residency security for eligible investors and their family members.
By investing in or becoming a shareholder of a compliant Chinese enterprise, maintaining its stable operation for three full years and fulfilling tax obligations in accordance with the law, applicants may apply for China permanent residence status and enjoy core rights and benefits equivalent to those of Chinese citizens. Investors may withdraw their capital upon successfully obtaining their permanent residence card.
1.1 Core Benefits of China Permanent Residence Card
- Travel Convenience: No need to reapply for visas. You may enter and exit China freely with no limits on length of stay, enabling efficient and flexible travel.
- Livelihood Security: Enjoy access to social security, medical care, and education resources largely equal to Chinese citizens, with children eligible to attend public schools.
- Family Reunification: Your spouse and unmarried children under 18 may apply for permanent residence concurrently, allowing your entire family to live stably in China long-term.
- Flexible Investment: Invest in our ready-made, compliant enterprises. After three years of meeting qualification requirements and successful approval, you may withdraw your investment, effectively reducing investment risks.
Learn more about benefit details (including family benefits) →
2、Eligibility Criteria for China Investment Immigration
To apply for a China permanent residence card through investment immigration, applicants must meet four core criteria: investment, personal, corporate, and capital requirements—all are mandatory.
We provide well-established, fully compliant partner enterprises for equity investment. All enterprises are in sound operation and meet immigration authority standards, ensuring full qualification for permanent residence application after three years.
Below is a summary of the core requirements.
2.1 Investment Amount Requirements
Make direct investments in China, maintain stable investment for three consecutive years, and maintain a good tax payment record.
- Invest no less than US$500,000 in encouraged industries listed in the Catalogue of Encouraged Industries for Foreign Investment;
- Invest a total of no less than US$500,000 in western counties or key national poverty alleviation counties;
- Invest a total of no less than US$1,000,000 in central regions;
- Invest a total of no less than US$2,000,000 in other major cities and regions across China.
Learn more about investment grades (including a list of regions/industries) →
2.2 Personal Eligibility Requirements
- No Criminal Record: No criminal record either in China or abroad; official notarized documents are required.
- Good Health: Provide a medical examination certificate meeting Chinese standards, free from infectious diseases.
- Law Abiding: Comply with Chinese laws and regulations, with no illegal or violation records, and cooperate with official reviews.
2.3 Enterprise Operation Requirements
You are not required to establish a new enterprise on your own. We provide ready-made and fully compliant partner enterprises for your equity investment.
All our partner enterprises already meet the following core operation standards, ensuring full eligibility for China permanent residence application after three years:
- Stable Operation: The enterprise has maintained continuous and stable operation. After equity investment, it will remain in normal operation for more than three consecutive years, with no records of suspension or deregistration.
- Compliant Tax Payment: The enterprise fulfills tax obligations in accordance with the law, with no history of tax evasion or underpayment, and will maintain compliant tax payment continuously.
- Standardized Business Operations: Business scope complies with China’s industrial policies, with no records of illegal operations, and the enterprise is in sound operational condition.
2.4 Capital Compliance Requirements
3、Complete Application Process for China Investment Immigration Green Card
The application process for a China permanent residence card through investment immigration consists of 6 key steps, which are well-structured and closely linked.
A major advantage is that you are not required to establish a new enterprise by yourself. You may directly invest in our ready-made, fully compliant partner enterprises, all of which already meet operational requirements.
This ensures you will qualify for permanent residence application after three years, and you may withdraw your investment upon successful approval.
Below is a step-by-step overview. For detailed procedures, document preparation and review timelines, please refer to our corresponding blog guide.
3.1 Pre-Application Assessment
Our professional team will conduct a one-on-one eligibility assessment tailored to you. Based on your financial situation and application needs, we will recommend suitable investment regions, industries, and partner enterprises.
We clarify key application points and potential risks to help you avoid unnecessary detours and plan your path efficiently.
3.2 Investment and Equity Participation
With full assistance from our professional team, you will select a suitable ready-made partner enterprise to complete investment, equity registration, foreign exchange filing, tax registration, and all other formalities.
You are not required to establish a new enterprise or handle procedures in person. The entire process is efficient and fully compliant.
3.3 Three-Year Operation & Maintenance
We provide full-scale operation hosting and supervision for our partner enterprises, including financial bookkeeping, tax filing, and compliance management.
This ensures stable operation and lawful tax payment for three consecutive years, meeting the core requirements for permanent residence application.
You may freely choose to participate in management or entrust us with full authority, with no obligation to engage in daily business operations.
3.4 Submission of China Green Card Application Documents
After three full years of equity investment, we will compile a complete set of application documents, including investment certification, enterprise operation records, personal identification materials, and more.
All documents will be pre-reviewed by our professional team to ensure completeness and compliance before being submitted to the local exit-entry administration authority.
3.5 Review and Approval
3.6 Collection of China Green Card
3.7 Investment Exit
4、FAQ (Answers to Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What is the minimum investment amount?
A: The minimum investment starts at US$500,000. The exact amount varies by investment region (western / central / first- and second-tier cities) and industry category (encouraged / general industries).
You may invest in our ready-made partner enterprises at the corresponding level based on your personal situation.
A: The core timeline includes 3 years of stable enterprise operation after equity investment, plus 2–6 months for official review and approval. The whole process takes approximately 3.5 years, with slight variations depending on operational conditions and approval efficiency.
You may initiate investment withdrawal at any time after obtaining your China Green Card.
Q: Can my family apply together with me?
A: Yes. After the principal applicant is approved, the spouse and unmarried children under 18 may apply as dependents.
No additional investment is required, and all procedures can be processed concurrently.
The partner enterprise you invest in will not affect your family’s eligibility.
Your investment will be placed in our pre-established, fully compliant enterprises, and you may withdraw it after obtaining your China Green Card.
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You are not required to participate in daily operations or be physically present. You may withdraw your investment after obtaining your China Green Card.
5、Our Services
We specialize in China Investment Immigration Green Card services. Our core advantage is providing clients with well-established, fully compliant partner enterprises for equity investment.
All enterprises are stably operated and meet immigration authority requirements, ensuring full eligibility for green card application after three years. Investors may withdraw their investment upon successful approval.
- Free Eligibility Assessment: One-on-one private evaluation tailored to your financial status and needs, with customized investment plans and partner enterprise recommendations.
- Ready-Made Partner Enterprises: Access to a list of mature, fully compliant businesses for direct equity investment — no need to establish a new company on your own.
- Full-Service Processing: Complete handling of equity investment, foreign exchange filing, tax registration, document submission, and all other formalities, with no in-person attendance required.
- 3-Year Enterprise Operation Hosting: Full management of enterprise operations, including bookkeeping, tax filing, and compliance control to maintain eligibility over the required three-year period.
- Professional Document Review: Thorough pre-review of all application materials to ensure completeness and compliance, minimizing the risk of rejection.
- Custom Specialized Solutions: Confidential, tailored compliance solutions for clients facing challenges in proving fund sources.
- Investment Exit Guidance: Professional support and guidance for safe and smooth investment withdrawal after green card approval.
- Long-Term After-Service Support: Guidance on green card usage, information updates, renewal reminders, and ongoing long-term assistance.
6、Private Consultation
Whether you have questions about policy details, application procedures, investment plans, partner enterprise selection, fund compliance, solutions for special situations, or investment withdrawal, our professional team provides one-on-one confidential consultation services.
We will develop a customized solution for you and keep all your personal and financial information strictly confidential throughout the process.