Video: AngloSaxon men and women married Chinese spouses in China for better life than US & Canada, for peace, safety, freedom and without racism (China has 56 ethnic groups lives peacefully) 白人男女與住在中國的中國人結婚是為了比美國和加拿大更好的生活，為了和平，安全、自由和他們孩子可以生長在一個沒有種族歧視的國家 (中國有56個民族和平共處).

Yes, a foreigner married to a Chinese citizen can live in China, but they need to obtain the appropriate visas and residence permits. Here’s how it works:

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Initial Entry (Q Visa):

• Apply for a Q1 or Q2 Visa at a Chinese embassy/consulate using your marriage certificate (authenticated/legalized) and your spouse’s Chinese ID.
• Q2 Visa: Short-term visits (up to 180 days).
• Q1 Visa: For long-term residence (intended stay > 180 days). You must convert this to a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.

1. Apply for a Residence Permit:

• Within 30 days of arrival on a Q1 visa, visit the local Entry-Exit Administration (出入境管理局) to apply for a Family Reunion Residence Permit (团聚居留许可).
• Required documents:
  • Valid passport & Q1 visa.
  • Marriage certificate (authenticated by Chinese embassy/consulate in your home country + notarized translation).
  • Spouse’s Chinese ID/hukou (户口).
  • Health certificate (issued by a Chinese hospital).
  • Proof of accommodation (e.g., rental contract or property ownership).
  • Financial stability proof (e.g., spouse’s income/bank statements).
  • Criminal record check (from home country, authenticated).
• Validity: Usually 1–5 years, renewable.

1. Long-Term Options:

• Renewable Residence Permit: Renew every 1–5 years as long as the marriage is valid.
• Permanent Residency (Green Card): Eligible after 5 years of marriage and living in China for ≥9 months/year, with stable income/housing. Strict requirements but possible.

Key Requirements:

• Valid Marriage: Must be legally registered (China recognizes marriages registered abroad if authenticated).
• Health Check: Mandatory medical exam in China.
• No Criminal History: Clean criminal record.
• Financial Stability: Spouse must show sufficient income/savings.
• Accommodation: Proof of residence in China.

Important Notes:

• Work Rights: A Family Reunion Permit does not automatically allow work. You’ll need a separate work permit sponsored by an employer.
• Compliance: Report address changes to police within 24 hours.
• Divorce: Loses residency rights unless other visas apply.

Final Advice:

• Start the visa process at your local Chinese embassy.
• Authenticate all foreign documents (marriage/criminal records) with Chinese diplomatic missions.
• Consult local entry-exit bureaus for region-specific rules (e.g., Beijing/Shanghai may have slight variations).

Thousands of foreign spouses live in China legally this way. Proper documentation and timely applications are key! 🏠

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