Permanent Residency
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China Green Card Through Family

The family route to a Chinese green card covers spouses of Chinese citizens or permanent residents married at least five years, minor children, and relatives aged 60 or over with no direct family abroad. Spouses must also have lived in China five consecutive years at no fewer than nine months each.

Family Reunion (Spouse)

For spouses of Chinese citizens or permanent residents:

Key Requirements

  • Married to a Chinese citizen or foreign national with Chinese permanent residence
  • Marriage has existed for at least five years
  • Resided in China for at least five consecutive years with not less than nine months each year
  • Have stable source of income and domicile in China

Dependent Children

For minor children:

Key Requirements

  • Under 18 years of age and unmarried
  • Dependent on parents in China
  • Parents must be Chinese citizens or hold Chinese permanent residence

Elderly Relatives

For retirees seeking family reunion:

Key Requirements

  • Age 60 or above
  • Have no direct relatives abroad
  • Living with direct relatives in China
  • Stayed in China for at least five consecutive years with at least nine months per year
  • Have stable source of income and domicile

Dependent of Eligible Applicant

For family members:

Key Requirements

  • Spouse and unmarried children (under 18) of applicants in Categories 1, 2, or 3
  • Can apply together with the primary applicant
  • Do not need to independently meet residence or income requirements
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