In Beijing, it generally takes about 50 working days for foreign doctors to apply for permanent residence permits:
General application process and timeline
Eligible foreign doctors need to prepare relevant materials, such as valid foreign passports and work type residence permits that have been handled continuously in Beijing for the past four years, 2-inch front bareheaded white or light blue background color photos and electronic photos, declaration of no criminal record abroad, physical examination certificate, personal tax payment certificate, employment certificate, Foreigner Work Permit, etc., and apply to the Entry Exit Administration Bureau of Beijing Public Security
Bureau and other relevant departments.
After the relevant departments accept the application, they will review the materials, and the application materials that meet the conditions will be submitted to the Ministry of Public Security for approval. This process usually takes about 50 working days
Special circumstances and time changes
If a foreign PhD belongs to the category of high-level foreign talents in Zhongguancun, upon recommendation by the Zhongguancun Management Committee, approval can be completed within 50 working days after acceptance, which is significantly shorter than the general requirement of 180 days
