Q: How do you define a foreign Chinese doctor?

A: Chinese with foreign nationality refers to former Chinese citizens naturalized in foreign countries and their descendants of foreign nationality or foreign descendants of Chinese citizens.

If a doctor's degree is obtained from an overseas school, he or she must be certified by the Education Ministry.

Q: Where should foreign Chinese doctors apply for permanent residence in China?

A: Entry and exit have clearly stated the restrictions on the region of permanent residence application for foreign Chinese doctoral students.

Under normal circumstances, the relevant application documents need to be submitted at the entry and exit of the place where the company is registered.

Q: Are there any other conditions for Chinese foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China?

A:1. A working residence permit in China is required;

2. It is required to hold the Foreigner Work Permit within the validity period.

Q: Are all doctoral degrees eligible for permanent residency?

A: It needs to be certified by the Service Center for Overseas Study of the Ministry of Education of China, and officially confirmed as a doctoral degree.

Q: What should foreign Chinese doctors prepare for or pay attention to before applying for permanent residence in China?

A:1. You need to check whether you have cancelled your Chinese household registration. Those who have not cancelled their Chinese household registration shall apply for it after the cancellation.

2. All certificates issued by relevant foreign institutions shall be authenticated by the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular missions in that country. Also pay attention to whether the validity period is enough.

3. All foreign materials shall be translated into Chinese and stamped with the official seal of the translation company.

4. The original copy shall be reviewed before submitting the copy. A copy of A4 specification shall be required.

5. If a doctor of Chinese nationality needs to print his/her Chinese name on his/her Permanent Resident Identity Card, he/she should specify whether to print his/her Chinese name or not in the column of "Other Matters needing Clarification" on the application form.

Q: What information do Chinese foreigners need to apply for permanent residence in China?

A:1. Application Form for Foreigners' Permanent Residence in China;

2. Copy of valid passport information page and residence permit;

3. Certificate of foreign Chinese;

4. Doctor's degree certificate, graduates from foreign universities should provide certification from Chinese embassies and consulates in foreign countries;

5. Copies of the Enterprise Business License of the working unit, employment certificate issued by the working unit, Work Permit for Foreigners and other documents;

6. Certificate of non-criminal record certified by Chinese diplomatic and consular missions abroad;

7. Physical examination certificate (issued by the health and quarantine department designated by the Chinese government or issued by a foreign health and medical institution and authenticated by our diplomatic and consular missions stationed abroad, the time of issuance of the certificate should be within 6 months before the date of acceptance);

Q: What are the advantages of foreign Chinese PhD applicants compared with other categories of permanent residence status in China?

A:1. There is no requirement for consecutive cumulative years of residence or work in China.

2. Can apply together with foreign spouse and foreign children.

3. There is no requirement to pay individual income tax continuously.