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Asked by James from australia | May. 25, 2012 04:52

About:Requirements for China Green Card (Permanent Residence Permit)

I am a retired Australian of mature age wishing to become engaged and then marry a Chinese lady.

It is my intention to marry and live permanently in China with my new wife. It is most likely that I will study there for 6 months at a college to learn mandarin and then I may or may not start a small business. I have independent financial means.
Is there a category of visa qualification for marital related matters?
What are my best options?

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Answered by Alvin | May. 25, 2012 22:30

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You can enter China with a tourist visa L. Generally, with 30 days stay in China. After you get married in China, you can apply for a family visit visa or a residence permit at local PSB within China. This family visit visa or residence permit will work as a multiple entry that allows you stay in China for one year. And it can be extended before expires. However, permanent residence permit is difficult to get now.

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Answered by James | May. 26, 2012 04:52

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Alvin thank you for your previous response. It was great.

However, I do not intend to get married for a considerable period of time once in China. Maybe 12 months. Your mention of 30 days on a tourist visa seriously impacts upon this intention.

As I may be studying inland I would not relish the need to go to Hong Kong for example for one day every 30 days. I may enter on a student or business visa. The business visa will require me to leave the country and return also. I do not know about the student visa (if such a thing is available but I believe it is).

Do you have any more related comments to update me please.

Regards

Rob

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Answered by Alvin | May. 26, 2012 04:56

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If you will enter China with a Business visa, it is ok. If poossible, one year multiple entry business visa is ok. But if enter with a student visa X, it is the best for you. The student visa can be changed into a residence permit after entry at local PSB, and you are not required to leave during its duration.

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