Shanghai Increases Salary and Tax Requirements for PR

Changes to Shanghai Permanent Residency Requirements: New Salary and Tax Rules

Shanghai, February 2025 – Shanghai has made important changes to the rules for getting permanent residency, mainly affecting salary and tax requirements. These changes, which began in February, mean foreign nationals now need to meet higher salary and tax thresholds to apply for long-term residency in the city.

New Salary and Tax Requirements

The biggest change is the increase in the minimum salary needed to apply for permanent residency. Before, the requirement was RMB 600,000 per year, but now it has been raised to RMB 880,000.

Along with the higher salary, there is also an increase in the required tax contribution. Applicants must now pay at least RMB 176,000 in taxes every year, up from the previous requirement of RMB 120,000. This means that applicants must pay 20% of the new minimum salary in taxes.

No Change to Residency Time Requirement

While the salary and tax rules have changed, the requirement for how long applicants must live in China has stayed the same. Applicants still need to live in China for at least six months each year, for a total of at least four continuous years.

What This Means for Applicants

These changes will affect foreign nationals who are planning to apply for permanent residency in Shanghai. Those who previously met the old salary and tax rules may now need to adjust to meet the new, higher requirements.