To thoroughly implement the strategy of strengthening the city through talent and the strategy of innovation-driven development, deepen the reform of the international talent service management system, and effectively facilitate the work of foreigners in Urumqi, attracting and gathering more high-end foreign talent for innovation and entrepreneurship, the following measures have been formulated.
1.
Foreigners working in Urumqi who
Working continuously for 4 years
Residing in China for no less than 6 months each year
Annual salary not less than 6 times the average salary of employees in Urumqi for the previous year
Paying personal income tax not less than 20% of the annual salary
can apply for permanent residence in China at the public security exit-entry administration. Their foreign spouses and minor children can apply for permanent residence in China simultaneously.
2.
Foreign students graduating from internationally renowned universities who come to Urumqi for innovation and entrepreneurship within 2 years after graduation can apply for a private affairs residence permit (marked "entrepreneurship") valid for up to 2 years with their diploma (degree) certificate. Foreign students from overseas universities invited to intern by well-known domestic enterprises and institutions can apply for a private affairs visa (marked "internship") valid for up to 1 year with an invitation letter from the inviting unit and proof of enrollment. Foreign students from overseas universities interning in China based on intergovernmental agreements can apply for a work residence permit as per regulations.
3.
Facilitate the application, extension, and cancellation of work permits for high-end foreign talents (Category A) working in Urumqi, granting work permits up to a maximum of 5 years.
4.
High-end foreign talents (Category A) working in Urumqi are not subject to age, education, and work experience restrictions. For those with genuine needs, including innovative and entrepreneurial talents, professional skills talents, outstanding foreign graduates, foreign professional talents scoring over 60 points, and foreign professional talents implementing intergovernmental agreements (Category B), the age limit is extended from 60 to 65 years, and educational and work experience restrictions can be appropriately adjusted.
