Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card (investment category) (外国人永久居留身份证)
Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card (investment category) is a residence route in China (Investor / Golden Visa). Direct investment held 3 consecutive yrs with good tax record: ≥USD 500k (western/poverty regions), ≥USD 1m (central), ≥USD 2m (general/encouraged sectors). Very few granted. Gov fees ~CNY 1,800 for family.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 400'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years.
How holders are taxed
183 days → resident; foreign income exempt for first 6 consecutive residence years, then worldwide up to 45%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Investor / Golden Visa |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 400'000 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 200 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | — |
| Niederlassung | 3 |
| Einbürgerung | — |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | all (highly discretionary) |
| Steuern | 183 days → resident; foreign income exempt for first 6 consecutive residence years, then worldwide up to 45%. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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