The 2025 points-based evaluation for recommendation letters for permanent residency in China is now open for foreign innovative and entrepreneurial talents in the "Two Zones" (Integrated National Demonstration Zone for Opening Up the Services Sector and China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone). Details are as follows.
I. Application Criteria
(I) Applicant enterprises must meet the following criteria:
Meet the recognition criteria for key enterprises and institutions in Beijing's "Two Zones"; be registered and pay taxes in Beijing, and be included in the city’s statistical reporting system; and align with the strategic positioning of Beijing as the national capital.
How to Verify Key Enterprise / Institution Eligibility:
Access the "Open Beijing Public Information Service Platform" (开放北京公共信息服务平台; http://open.beijing.gov.cn/), navigate to the "Exit-Entry Services for Foreign Talents in 'Two Zones'" (“两区”外籍人才出入境事项服务) section, and select "Check Enterprise's Application Eligibility" (查询企业申请资格).
(II) Applicants who are foreign innovative and entrepreneurial talents in Beijing must meet at least one of the following criteria:
1. Hold a managerial or professional technical position at the director level or above, or possess a professional title at the associate senior level or above.
2. Serve as the person in charge of a special task force or a major project.
3. Be an urgently-needed professional talent within the corresponding industry.
II. Evaluation Criteria
For further details, please refer to the attached Evaluation Standards for Foreign Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents in "Two Zones".
III. Application Method and Requirements
(I) Application Method
All applications for this year shall be submitted online via the designated portal. Applicants should go to the "Open Beijing Public Information Service Platform" (http://open.beijing.gov.cn/), navigate to the "Exit-Entry Services for Foreign Talents in 'Two Zones'" (“两区”外籍人才出入境事项服务) under the "Services and Interaction" (服务互动) section, and select "2. Application for Permanent Residency by Foreign Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents (Points-Based Evaluation)" (2 外籍创新创业人才申请在华永久居留(积分评估)). After registration/login, applicants shall complete the online forms, download the templates, sign and affix official seals on the templates, and upload scanned copies along with all required supporting documents.
(II) Required Application Documents
1. An application letter from the employer (the template of which is available on the application platform)
2. A commitment letter from the employer (the template of which is available on the application platform)
3. A personal commitment letter (the template of which is available on the application platform)
4. A completed "Application Form for Points-Based Evaluation for 'Two Zones' Foreign Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents Applying for Permanent Residency in China" (“两区” 外籍创新创业人才申请在华永久居留积分评估申报表), filled out online, exported, signed, affixed with official seal, and re-uploaded to the application platform
5. A formal employment contract from the employer, specifying the applicant's position
6. The applicant's valid passport
7. A copy of the employer's business license or legal person registration certificate
8. Proof of tax payment in Beijing
9. The applicant's work permit
10. Other necessary supporting documents:
- Education credentials: The certificate of the highest academic degree or diploma, supported by an authentication report issued either by a Chinese embassy/consulate abroad, or by a certification authority designated by China's national education authority
- Years of employment in China: Documents verifying the duration of employment in China, such as proof of tax payment in China or a Foreigner's Work Permit / Foreign Expert Certificate
- Relevant work experiences: Contract(s) or employment proof from previous employer(s), detailing position(s), professional title(s), job duties, and duration(s) of employment, along with supporting documents verifying the qualification(s) of the employer(s) (e.g., a QS World University Rankings listing if employed by a QS-ranked university)
- Total annual compensation: Proof of salary and performance-based bonus for the past year, which shall be issued by the employer
11. Other optional supporting documents: These may include, but are not limited to, copies of enterprise recognition certificates (e.g., a National High-Tech Enterprise Certificate), proof of intellectual property ownership (e.g., patent certificates or software copyright certificates), proof of honors or awards received by the enterprise or the applicant, as well as professional/technical certificates recognized in China or internationally.
IV. Application Period and Inquiry Methods
Application Period: November 27, 2025, to January 16, 2026
Inquiry Hotlines: +86-10-68869983, +86-13661346901
Technical Support Hotline: +86-10-67801607
Service Hours: 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00 on working days
V. Application Process
(I) The applicant completes and uploads all the required materials via the application platform.
(II) Submitted materials are reviewed internally.
(III) Experts review and score the materials
(IV) On-site due diligence is conducted for applicants who receive 70 points or higher.
(V) The Leadership Office of "Two Zones" Development in Beijing Municipality issues the recommendation letters and notifies the eligible applicants to complete the permanent residency procedures at the Exit-Entry Administration Reception Hall.
VI. Notes
(I) An applicant may be required to attend an interview if the responsible authority deems it necessary.
(II) All materials must be completed in Chinese, unless otherwise specified.
(III) Any document in a foreign language must be translated into Chinese by a certified language service provider and affixed with both a certified translation seal and the official seal of the provider.
(IV) Applicants who pass the review must cooperate in completing the on-site due diligence within one month of receiving the notification.
(V) Original documents must be presented for verification during the on-site due diligence.
(VI) All documents must be uploaded in PDF format and bear clear, descriptive filenames.
Attachment:
Evaluation Standards for "Two Zones" Foreign Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talents (2025)
