Permanent Residency Certificate — Special contribution category (for high-level talents of other nationality and their spouse and children)

For high-level talents of other nationality and their spouse and children

I. Eligibility
Applicants who are eligible for permanent residence in this category should comply with Chinese laws, be in good health, have no criminal record, and meet the following conditions:
Applicants who meet the criteria for foreign high-level talents in Tianjin, endorsed by the China (Tianjin) Pilot Free-Trade Zone Administration Committee, Binhai New Area government, or the talent competent department of Tianjin (Tianjin Science and Technology Bureau), can apply for permanent residence in China with a recommendation letter issued by the aforementioned entities.
The foreign spouse and children under the age of 18 of the applicants can also apply for permanent residence.
II. Documents required
(I) For principal applicants:
1. Valid passport and visa or residence permit;
2. A recent passport-sized color photo (2 inches) with a white or light blue background (electronic version may also be submitted);
3. Recommendation letter issued by the China (Tianjin) Pilot Free-Trade Zone Administration Committee, Binhai New Area government, or the talent competent department of Tianjin (Tianjin Science and Technology Bureau);
4. A certification letter from the employing unit covering the applicant's personal resume, position, professional title, achievements, etc;
5. Certificate of no criminal record from overseas;
6. Other necessary supporting documents.
(II) For the spouse if applying concurrently:
1. Valid passport and visa or residence permit.
2. A recent passport-sized color photo (2 inches) with a white or light blue background (electronic version may also be submitted).
3. Marriage certificate.
4. Certificate of no criminal record from overseas.
5. Health certificate.
6. Other necessary relevant supporting documents.
(III) For unmarried children under 18 if they apply concurrently:
1. Valid passport and visa or residence permit.
2. A recent passport-sized color photo (2 inches) with a white or light blue background (electronic version may also be submitted).
3. Birth certificate or proof of parent-child relationship, and in the case of adoption, an adoption certificate shall be submitted.
4. Other necessary relevant supporting documents.
III. Notes
1. Documents issued abroad need authentication by the Chinese embassy or consulate and must be translated into Chinese by a registered translation company, with its seal and cross-page seal on the documents.
2. Ethnic Chinese of other nationality must strictly follow the "Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China" and related regulations for nationality review, providing relevant certification. Applicants who have not canceled their Chinese household registration should do so before applying.
3. Ethnic Chinese of other nationality must provide relevant certification if their English name is not a romanized one based on the Pinyin system.

Source：en.tj.gov.cn