Foreign employees with two consecutive 1-year permits and no violations, or recognized overseas talents, can apply for a 5-year work residence permit in China. Submit application 30 days before expiry, with a 15-working-day review period.
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According to the 12 immigration and exit-entry facilitation policies for the construction and promotion of free trade zones rolled out nationwide by the National Immigration Administration of China in 2019, foreigners who meet the policy requirements may be granted a 5-year work-type residence permit, avoiding the trouble of frequent renewal.
Under this policy, applications are allowed in two categories:
1. Eligible Ordinary Foreign Employees
Foreigners who have **obtained a work-type residence permit of more than 1 year twice consecutively with no illegal or irregular acts** may apply to the exit-entry administration authority of public security for a **5-year work-type residence permit** when applying for the third time.
Applicants must meet all three conditions:
1) Have held a work-type residence permit of more than 1 year **twice consecutively**;
2) Have **no violation records**, such as overstay, illegal employment, public security or criminal penalties, and maintain good tax payment records.
Note: A reputable employer does not guarantee approval of a 5-year permit, but generally makes it easier to obtain a permit of more than 1 year for the first two applications.
2. Outstanding Overseas Talents
1) Foreign experts and scholars invited by key domestic universities, research institutes and well-known enterprises, as well as foreign high-level managerial and professional talents recognized by talent or science & innovation authorities above the municipal level, may apply for a multiple-entry visa or residence permit valid for up to 5 years.
2) Foreign talents and members of innovation and entrepreneurship teams introduced in key national development fields and industries may also apply for a residence permit valid for up to 5 years.
3) Foreigners with major outstanding contributions or specially needed by the state may recommend foreign members of their work teams and research support personnel to apply for a long-term visa or residence permit valid for up to 5 years.
4) Outstanding foreign students who have obtained a bachelor's degree or above from key domestic universities and engage in innovation and entrepreneurship in China after graduation may apply for a residence permit valid for 2 to 5 years.
Application Procedures
1. Submit the application 30 days before the expiration date of your current visa or residence permit.
2. Online appointment: Log on to the official website of the local exit-entry administration or government service platform to make an appointment for "foreigner residence permit application."
3. On-site submission: Submit all documents at the appointed time to the exit-entry administration of the municipal public security authority where you intend to reside. The staff will verify the materials and issue an acceptance receipt if complete.
4. The review period is approximately 15 working days. Application progress can be checked via the official website.
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