Generally, the public security organ shall decide whether to approve or disapprove an alien’s application for permanent residence in China within six months from the date of acceptance. But for some special circumstances or specific types of applicants, the approval time may vary.
For example, for high-level talents and individuals with outstanding contributions who meet relevant regulations, the approval process may be appropriately accelerated. According to the specific regulations of some places, for example, the time limit for Beijing foreigners to apply for permanent residence qualification is 50 working days. The official also promised an approval cycle of 180 working days. However, these time limits may vary depending on specific application circumstances, the completeness and accuracy of application materials, and the progress of the approval department’s work.
