For foreign individuals who invest more than $500,000 (3.6 million yuan) in Tianjin, along with their foreign 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:

1.    Direct investment totaling over $500,000 or more (actual paid-up registered capital) in the "Catalogue of Encouraged Foreign Investment Industries" listed in the "Catalogue for the Guidance of Foreign Investment Industries";

2.    Stable investment for the three years preceding the application, with a good tax record during this period;

3.    Foreign individuals who invest in Tianjin by establishing a foreign-invested enterprise or engaging in joint exploration and development of oil with Chinese investors can apply for permanent residence through the exit and entry administration department of the public security authority.

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. Capital verification report.

4."Confirmation Letter for Foreign Investment Projects Encouraged by the State" or a certificate issued by a provincial competent authority confirming that the enterprise is encouraged by the State for foreign investment.

5. A certification letter from the employing unit covering the applicant's personal resume, position, professional title, achievements, etc.

6. A "Certificate of Approval for Foreign-Invested Enterprises" or "Receipt of Record of Establishment of Foreign-Invested Enterprises" and "Receipt of Record of Change of Foreign-Invested Enterprises", with the applicant's name clearly stated in the investor's section.

7. Copy of the business license.

8. Proof of individual income tax payment for the most recent three years issued by the tax authorities.

9. Certificate of no criminal record from overseas.

10. Health certificate.

11. Other necessary relevant 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.