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.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 400'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 200 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 3 |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | all (highly discretionary) |
| Tax | 183 days → resident; foreign income exempt for first 6 consecutive residence years, then worldwide up to 45%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
General information only — not tax, legal, immigration, investment or financial advice, and no client relationship. Figures are simplified, indicative and may be out of date. Always verify with the official authority and a licensed professional in the country concerned before acting. Partner links, if any, are marked and may earn us a fee.