By Yuling Chen, EDITOR

Mr. Chen Peiliang and his wife, a Chinese Singaporean couple, have become Chinese permanent residents as they get the Chinese “green cards”, or People's Republic of China Foreigner's permanent residence cards, on August 1, according to Exit-Entry Administration Division Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau.

Mr. Chen Peiliang and his wife  have become Chinese permanent residents as they get the Chinese “green cards”on August 1, 2018.

They are the first case recommend by China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ for short) to obtain Chinese green cards since the unveiling ceremony of State Immigration Administration on April 2, 2018.

“I have been working in Chongqing for four years. I could not enjoy the treatment as a permanent resident because of ineligibility, though having been accredited as a high-level foreign talent in Chongqing.” Mr. Chen, a senior executive at West Air, said.

In July, 2017, Exit-Entry Administration Division Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau has issued Service Guide of 14 Supportive Exit-Entry Policies and Measures for Building Chongqing into an Inland Opening-up Highland of China. It specifies the application and criteria for permanent residence of high-level foreign talents working in Chongqing FTZ and their spouses and children under the age of 18.

This year, Mr. Chen met relevant requirements and applied for the green card together with his wife. Having been recommended by relevant department of FTZ, they just waited for less than half a year to get the permanent residence. The Chinese green card can be used not only as identity card or long-time visa, but also for the determination of staff titles and social insurance. Obtaining it saves more energy and time for his work and family.

Source: Chongqing Daily