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:

Foreigners who work in key universities in Tianjin, holding the title of associate professor, associate researcher, and other associate senior titles or above, may apply for permanent residence in China.

Foreigners who have worked continuously for at least 4 years, have resided in China for at least 3 years within the past 4 years at the time of application, and have a good tax record.

The foreign spouse and children under the age of 18 of the applicants can apply for permanent residence together.

II. Documents required

(I) For principal applicants:

1.A valid passport and visa or residence permit;

2. A recent two-inch/passport-sized color photo with a white or light blue background (electronic version may also be attached);

3. Work Permit for Foreigners issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (valid for the continuous 4-year period before the date of application);

4. Certification letter issued by the employing university covering personal resume, job title, expertise, achievements and other information;

5. Certificate of Legal Person of Public Institutions issued by the employer;

6. Proof of personal income tax payment for the last 4 years issued by the tax authorities.

7. Certificate of no criminal record from abroad.

8. Health certificate

9. 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 abroad.

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.

IV. Office locations

1. Tianjin Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration:

Address: 2nd Floor, Haitai Building, No 6 Meiyuan Road, Huayuan Industrial Park

Tel: 022-12367

2. Binhai New Area Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration:

Address: Block B, Annex Building, Guangyao Dongfang Square, intersection of Yingbin Avenue and Jihua Road, Binhai New Area

Tel: 022-66977445