On December 1, the new version of the permanent residence ID card for foreigners of the People's Republic of China was officially issued and put into use. Due to the addition of the five-star element that reflects the national logo, the new version of the permanent residence permit is called the "five-star card". On the morning of the same day, in the reception hall of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, five foreigners drank the "first soup" and successfully received the first batch of "five-star cards".
You see, this 'five-star card' is very similar to my student's ID card. Holding the new version of the permanent residence card for foreigners of the People's Republic of China, Ali Shawkat from Pakistan said happily that he came to China as early as 2006 and has been working at a university in Guangzhou since 2015. In May this year, he submitted materials to apply for permanent residence in China, and was successfully approved in November. When he learned that he could receive a new version of the "five-star card", he was full of expectations. "In the future, whether I take the high-speed train or stay in a hotel, I can swipe my 'ID card' to travel freely, and my work and life in China will be more efficient and convenient." ”
As the first batch of foreigners to receive a "five-star card", Canadian entrepreneur Mei Xuezhen also applied for a permanent residence ID card for foreigners of the People's Republic of China for the first time. "I am a native of Guangzhou, studying in high school, and after graduation, I returned to my hometown to start a business and want to help more people. Mei Xuezhen said that because she is engaged in the education industry and has students all over the country, she often needs to travel, and it will be more convenient to travel with a "five-star card" than a passport. "For me, getting the 'five-star card' is not only an honor, but also a recognition. ”
On the morning of the same day, in the reception hall of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, some permanent resident foreigners came to consult and apply for the renewal of the "five-star card". At the window, the Russian scholar Hanyili made a special trip to submit the materials to apply for the renewal of the "five-star card". He has been in China for eight years and applied for a permanent residence ID card in 2020, Mr. Han said. "The original card is still valid, but I learned that the new version of the 'five-star card' will be more convenient, and there is a permanent 18-digit ID number, and some commonly used apps, such as medical insurance, individual income tax, etc., I can log in to the application. ”
The reporter learned from the National Immigration Administration that a total of 50 foreigners who obtained permanent residence qualifications in China received the first batch of "five-star cards" on the first day. They come from more than 20 countries including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, etc., and are all people who have made outstanding contributions to China's economic and social development in many fields such as economy, education, science and technology, culture, and health.
According to reports, the "five-star card" is issued by the National Immigration Administration and is a legal identity document for foreigners who have been approved to reside permanently in China. The holder can use it as a separate personal identity document when it is necessary to prove his or her personal identity, and does not need to present his or her foreign passport.
The "five-star card" optimizes the storage method of certificate information, beautifies the layout of the layout, adopts more advanced anti-counterfeiting technology, and enhances the protection of personal information and data security. The National Immigration Administration, in conjunction with relevant departments, will vigorously promote the adaptation and upgrading of application systems, facilities and equipment in relevant industries, and continuously expand the scope of application, so as to facilitate the use of permit holders in public and government service fields such as transportation, living consumption, financial communications, and Internet platforms.
The relevant person in charge of the National Immigration Administration said that the issuance and activation of the "five-star card" is an important measure for the National Immigration Administration to ensure the high-level opening up of the country and improve the informatization level of management services for foreigners in China, which is conducive to better serving overseas talents to invest in China, innovate and develop, work and live, and make more contributions to the high-quality development of China's economy and society.
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What are the application conditions for the "Five-Star Card" (new version of the permanent residence permit)?
According to the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Exit and Entry, the Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China and other relevant laws and regulations, foreigners applying for permanent residence in China shall meet the basic conditions of abiding by Chinese laws, being in good health, having no criminal record, etc., and meeting the classification requirements such as investors who have reached certain standards for investment in China, high-level talents working in China, persons with special needs of the country, persons with major and outstanding contributions to China, or persons with family reunification. The relevant provisions can be inquired through the government affairs of the National Immigration Administration or specifically consulted with the exit and entry administration department of the local municipal public security organ.
The authorities accepting foreigners' applications for permanent residence in China are the exit-entry administration of the people's ** public security organs at the districted city level, the exit-entry administration of the public security bureau or sub-bureau of the municipality directly under the Central Government, and the exit-entry administration of the county public security bureau. The examination and approval authorities shall be the exit and entry administration agencies of the public security departments and bureaus of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government;The examination and approval authority is the National Immigration Administration.
Text Guangzhou** New Flower City Reporter: Zhang Danyang Correspondent: Gong Xinwen.
Picture Guangzhou** New Flower City Reporter: Qiu Weirong.
* Guangzhou** New Flower City Reporter: Qiu Weirong, Zhang Danyang.