(1) World-class talents, special skilled professionals, or celebrities who have made significant and outstanding contributions to national economic development and social progress or who have high value to the country.

(2) Foreigners who meet the criteria of high-level talent as set by Shanghai Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone or China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (hereinafter "the Double Zones") and are recommended by the Administration Committee of the Double Zones.

(3) Core members of research teams recommended and guaranteed by foreign leading experts or pioneering researchers who have been introduced and recognized by the Administration Committee of Double Zones.

The foreign spouse and unmarried children under 18 years old of the above foreign applicants can apply for permanent residence together.

(1) Complete Application Form for Permanent Residence in China and two (2) two-inch recent photos.

(2) Original and two (2) copies each valid passport and valid visa (or residence permit).

(3) Applicants who belong to category 1 should submit an original recommendation letter and photocopy issued by the Ministry, Commission, Administration of the State Council, or Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. Applicants who belong to category 2 should submit an original recommendation letter and photocopy issued by the Double Zones. Applicants who belong to category 3 should submit the original and one (1) copy of each of the following:
Letter of recommendation and guarantee written by foreign leading experts or pioneering researchers.
Confirmation letter issued by the Administration Committee of Double Zones.

(4) Original and one (1) copy letter of application issued by the employer.

(1) Complete Application Form for Permanent Residence in China and two (2) two-inch recent photos.

(2) Original and two (2) copies each valid passport and valid visa (or residence permit).

(3) Original and two (2) copies Marriage Certificate. If this certificate is issued abroad, a verification from the Embassy/Consulate General of China is needed (validity six months from issuance). Two (2) copies of the ID used for marriage registration are also needed.

(4) Original and one (1) copies health certificate issued by a domestic entry-exit inspection and quarantine agency (or by foreign medical institutions verified by Embassy /Consulate General of China). Only health certificates issued within six (6) months are considered valid.

(5) Original and one (1) copy criminal record/background check showing no trace or history of any kind must be verified by the Embassy/Consulate General of China. The name on the non-criminal record must match that on the valid passport. In case the applicant has changed names, the former names should be noted in the record. In case the applicant has lived in a country/region outside the passport-issuing country for two years or longer after he/she is 18 years old, a non-criminal record from that country/region is also required. Only record(s) issued within the last six months are considered valid.

(1) Complete Application Form for Permanent Residence in China and two (2) two-inch recent photos.

(2) Original and two (2) copies each valid passport and valid visa (or residence permit).

(3) Original and two (2) copies of birth certificate (or parent-children relationship certificate, or adoption proof). If the certificate or proof was issued abroad, then verification by the Embassy/Consulate General of China is needed.

(4) Original ID and two (2) copies of both parents.

(5) Original and two (2) copies marriage certificate (in case the parents have divorced, the principal applicant should supply valid proof of guardianship, such as a court verdict, etc.). If the certificate was issued abroad, then verification by the Embassy/Consulate General of China is needed.

(6) If both or one parents were Chinese citizens when the child was born, they must first go through the procedures of nationality certification.

Processing time: Applications will be resolved in 180 working days from the day when all materials are submitted. (Time for investigation is excluded if some items need to be investigated by the Public Security Bureau).