Student Residence
X1 Visa: Suitable for foreign students pursuing degrees or long-term (more than 180 days) studies in China, requiring an admission notice and relevant study documents.
X2 Visa: Suitable for foreign students engaging in short-term study exchanges in China, requiring an invitation letter from the hosting institution and study-related documents.
Work Residence
Working in China is a significant pathway for expats to obtain long-term residency. Depending on their individual circumstances, expats can choose from different employment-based residency options
Family visitor Residence
Foreigners can obtain long-term residency in China by reuniting with their Chinese family members or Spouses, parents, children under the age of 18, parents of spouses of foreigners staying in China due to work, study and other reasons for visiting relatives who are applying for entry, and those who need to stay in China for other private matters.
Reunion Residence
Expats who marry Chinese citizens can apply for a residence permit to secure their long-term residency rights. Depending on the specific circumstances, individuals can choose between the Q1 residence permit (for those with an ongoing marriage to a Chinese spouse) or the Q2 residence permit (for those with immediate family ties to Chinese citizens).
Cautions
In the process of applying for a residence permit, there are several things that you shall pay attention to:
1.Renew in time: The validity period of the residence permit is generally 1 or 2 years, and it needs to be renewed in time before the expiration to avoid illegal stay.
2.Adequate preparation: When applying, you must prepare complete materials to ensure that they meet relevant requirements to improve the success rate of application.
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