China’s Green Card is highly coveted — yet getting one is an elusive goal, and for those lucky to have one, there’s no manual, limited recognition, and helter-skelter support. This is why this site exists.
The Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People’s Republic of China is an elusive, much sought-after card that grants its holder the unrestricted right to remain and to work in one of the most exciting markets — China. Yet applications are complex, cardholders and few and far between, and for the uninitiated, there’s no guide or manual once you’ve got the card. This is why Permanent Peking exists.
Established by a cardholder himself, David Feng has been a permanent resident of Mainland China since 2020, and one of the more well-travelled ones. He’s tried it all: calling the Immigration Hotline, being previously part of WeChat communities, and sometimes, just outright figuring it out for himself. None seem to work great. Hence, this website.
Permanent Peking is named after the place where David obtained permanent residency, but is intended to be for everyone — including cardholders who are outside borders.
To be launched on 27 October 2025, Permanent Peking will offer:
- A look at the Green Card, brief introductions on how applications are made, and how to maintain status
- The Missing Five-Star Card Handbook — a step-by-step guide for those who have just been issued a card
- Frequently asked questions — and answers
» Learn more about David, the founder of the website
Legal disclaimers
Permanent Peking is launched exclusively as a private initiative by an individual not a citizen of the People’s Republic of China. The site exists exclusively for the public interest, in informing those with a Chinese permanent residence ID card, or those interested in applying for one.
THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PRETEND TO BE, AND IS NOT, ANY KIND OF IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN MAINLAND CHINA ARE NOT TAKEN HERE. THE WEBSITE DOES NOT REPLACE ANY OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS, DIRECTIVES, SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE FACILITIES, OR REGULATIONS OF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT.
Permanent Peking is an independent blog by David Feng, a private individual not a member of any governmental entity, and this site has not been authorised, sponsored, or otherwise approved by China’s National Immigration Administration or the various local Exit-Entry administrations. The use of any and all content on this site in any of your matters relating to permanent residency in Mainland China is at your own risk.