China Long-Term Residence - Team Member Recommended by Outstanding Talent
Long-term visa or residence permit for a foreign team member or supporting professional recommended by a person with an outstanding contribution or urgent-need status.
- Route type
- Talent & merit
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 8 each quoted below
Who this route is for
Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.
8 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Character and security
A certificate of no criminal record is required.
via english.www.gov.cn - Eligibility summary
Foreigners with outstanding contribution or urgently needed by China may recommend foreign members or supporting staff of the team under his/her leadership to apply for long-term visa or residence permits valid for no more than 5 years.
checked 2026-08-03 · National Immigration Administration — Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners, facilitation measure 3(c) - Employer Files Online
The employer files through the national service system for foreigners working in China.
via english.www.gov.cn - Job Contract Or Employment Certificate
A job contract or employment certificate is required.
via english.www.gov.cn - Medical screening
A physical health examination certificate is required.
via english.www.gov.cn - Principal Outstanding Or Urgently Needed
Foreigners with outstanding contribution or urgently needed by China may recommend foreign members or supporting staff of the team under his/her leadership to apply for long-term visa or residence permits valid for no more than 5 years.
checked 2026-08-03 · National Immigration Administration — Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners, facilitation measure 3(c) - Recommended Team Or Support Member
Foreigners with outstanding contribution or urgently needed by China may recommend foreign members or supporting staff of the team under his/her leadership to apply for long-term visa or residence permits valid for no more than 5 years.
checked 2026-08-03 · National Immigration Administration — Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners, facilitation measure 3(c) - Degree Or Professional Qualification Conditionally
Authenticated degree or professional-qualification evidence is required where applicable.
via english.www.gov.cn
- Foreigners Work Permit
Foreign nationals working in China must obtain a Foreigner's Work Permit.
via english.www.gov.cn - Official source basis
Foreigners with outstanding contribution or urgently needed by China may recommend foreign members or supporting staff of the team under his/her leadership to apply for long-term visa or residence permits valid for no more than 5 years.
checked 2026-08-03 · National Immigration Administration — Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners, facilitation measure 3(c) - Report summary
Foreigners with outstanding contribution or urgently needed by China may recommend foreign members or supporting staff of the team under his/her leadership to apply for long-term visa or residence permits valid for no more than 5 years.
checked 2026-08-03 · National Immigration Administration — Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners, facilitation measure 3(c) - Work Qualification Evidence
Supporting evidence of work qualifications is required.
via english.www.gov.cn
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Permit Validity Years Max
Foreigners with outstanding contribution or urgently needed by China may recommend foreign members or supporting staff of the team under his/her leadership to apply for long-term visa or residence permits valid for no more than 5 years.
checked 2026-08-03 · National Immigration Administration — Service Guide on Issuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners, facilitation measure 3(c)
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to China?
Long-term visa or residence permit for a foreign team member or supporting professional recommended by a person with an outstanding contribution or urgent-need status.
Every answer is quoted from the official en.nia.gov.cn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.
We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.
See the 0 open points
Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.
Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.
Where every quote comes from
Official government source en.nia.gov.cnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this China government page.Other talent & merit routes to China
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