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12/30/2007 12:16:16 PM
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laowai
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How does a foreigner like myself obtain Chinese citizenship? ANyone know?
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12/30/2007 12:18:40 PM
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JourneyEast.org
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In order to qualify for permanent residence (Chinese green card) you have to meet the following requirements:
1. Married for at least 5 years to Chinese national
2. Subsequent to marriage, have continuously lived 5 years in China with absences of no more than 90 days per year;
3. A stable residence in China;
4. A stable source of income;
5. Certification of no police record from every country you have ever lived in;
6. Pass a Chinese background investigation; and
7. Apply in the city where your spouse maintains his / her hukou.
As a "PR" you cannot:
1. Vote;
2. Join the army;
3. Be elected.
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3/30/2008 11:07:52 PM
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Joe C.
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JourneyEast.org wrote:
In order to qualify for permanent residence (Chinese green card) you have to meet the following requirements:
1. Married for at least 5 years to Chinese national
2. Subsequent to marriage, have continuously lived 5 years in China with absences of no more than 90 days per year;
3. A stable residence in China;
4. A stable source of income;
5. Certification of no police record from every country you have ever lived in;
6. Pass a Chinese background investigation; and
7. Apply in the city where your spouse maintains his / her hukou.
Some inaccuracies:
1. Married to a Chinese national or a Chinese PR.
2. Five-year period must be subsequent to marriage and immediately preceding your application for PR.
5. False: Only from the countries where you have ever had citizenship or PR.
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3/31/2008 5:29:07 AM
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JourneyEast.org
Posts 42
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Thanks Joe.
For #5 Though, I'm pretty sure that one is straight from the books. Though it would be more practical "Only from the countries where you have ever had citizenship or PR. "
I believe the actual regulation translates to: "every country you have ever lived in; "
I'll try to find a link and post it here if it would be helpful.
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3/31/2008 9:11:29 AM
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Joe C.
Posts 8
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From the original Chinese version (and official English translation) it doesn't mention it. But from practical experience I can say that they do not ask for a police clearance letter from any country except that (or those) of your nationality or former PR status.
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3/31/2008 9:41:16 AM
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JourneyEast.org
Posts 42
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I looked it up in a book I have in the office.
You are correct, Thanks!
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