If the daughter in law is a foreigner, can her mother live in China for a long time?

If your daughter-in-law is a Chinese national, her mother can apply for long-term residence in China, but the following conditions need to be met:

1.Your daughter-in-law has obtained permanent residency (green card) in China.

2.Her mother is at least 18 years old, in good health, has no criminal record, and is able to provide legal and stable residence and income**.

3.She needs to apply for a "Foreigner's Residence Permit" at the public security organ at or above the county level in China, and this process may require some supporting documents, such as passport, visa, household registration booklet, etc.

If your daughter-in-law is a foreign national and her mother wants to live in China for a long time, she needs to apply in accordance with China's residency regulations for foreigners. This process can be more complicated and requires more supporting documents such as passports, visas, work contracts, housing lease contracts, etc.

It should be noted that the above provisions are subject to change due to policy changes. If you need more detailed information, it is recommended that you consult your local public security bureau or immigration office.

As long as his mother is willing to live in China and can adapt to life in China, of course, she can live in China for a long time, after all, she is your mother-in-law, and her daughter is in China.

If the daughter-in-law is a foreigner, her mother can only apply for a green card or immigrate if she wants to live in China for a long time.

Legal analysis: After a foreigner and a Chinese get married, they can apply for a Q1 visa, which is valid for 5 years and can stay in Chinese mainland for up to 1 year. However, you are not allowed to work in Chinese mainland.

Legal basis: Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China Article 6 A foreigner applying for permanent residence in China shall abide by the laws of China, be in good health, have no criminal record, and meet one of the following conditions: (1) direct investment in China, stable investment for three consecutive years, and good tax records; (2) Holding the position of deputy general manager, deputy factory director or above in China, or having the deputy senior title of associate professor or associate researcher, and enjoying the same treatment, having served in China for four consecutive years, and having resided in China for a total of not less than three years within four years, and has a good tax record; (3) Those who have made major or outstanding contributions to China or who are particularly needed by the state; (4) The spouses of the persons referred to in items 1, 2 and 3 of this paragraph and their unmarried children under the age of 18; (5) The spouse of a Chinese citizen or a foreigner who has obtained permanent residence qualifications in China, has a marital relationship of five years or more, has resided in China for five consecutive years, resides in China for at least nine months each year, and has a stable livelihood guarantee and residence; (6) Unmarried children under the age of 18 seek refuge with their parents; (7) Those who have no immediate family members outside the territory of China, seek refuge with their immediate family members in China, and are at least 60 years old, have resided in China for at least five consecutive years, reside in China for at least nine months each year, and have a stable livelihood guarantee and residence.

Legal analysis: Foreigners and Chinese who are not married before Xunqian and have a family relationship can apply for a Q1 visa, which is valid for 5 years and can stay in Chinese mainland for up to 1 year. However, you are not allowed to work in Chinese mainland.

Legal basis: Civil Code of the People's Republic of China

Article 1046:Marriage shall be a complete voluntary repentance of both men and women, and neither party shall be allowed to coerce the other, nor shall any organization or individual interfere with it.

Article 1047:The age of marriage shall not be earlier than 22 years for men and 20 years old for women.

Article 1048:Marriage is prohibited for lineal blood relatives or collateral blood relatives within three generations.

Article 1049 A man and a woman who wish to marry shall apply for marriage registration in person at the marriage registration authority. If the provisions of this Law are met, it shall be registered and a marriage certificate shall be issued. The marriage relationship is established after the marriage is registered. Where marriage registration has not been completed, the registration shall be re-registered.

Article 1050:After marriage is registered, the woman may become a member of the man's family, and the man may become a member of the woman's family, in accordance with the agreement between the man and the woman.

Article 1051 Marriage shall be null and void under any of the following circumstances:

a) bigamy; 2) Have a family relationship that prohibits marriage;

3) They have not reached the legal age for marriage.

Foreigners can apply for a marriage reunion visa to legally reside in China.

Meaning of Residency:

The right of residence refers to the right of a specific citizen to use a house that he or she enjoys for living in a house that he or she legally occupies and excludes illegal interference by others.

The right of residence has the following legal characteristics:

Clause. 1. The subject of the right of residence is a specific citizen, that is, a citizen who has a lawful basis to occupy a house.

Clause. 2. The object of the right of residence is limited to the house. Such as the lessor's house.

Clause. 3. The right of residence is a usufructuary right. The use of the house by the occupant shall be limited to the purpose for which it is lived.

Clause. 4. The acquisition of the right of residence shall have a statutory basis or the relevant contract.

Clause. 5. The acquisition of the right of residence shall be subject to registration procedures and shall be protected by national law.

1. Application Requirements:

1. Foreigners who meet the following conditions may apply for a permanent residence permit for foreigners who are reunited with their spouses: (1) married to a Chinese citizen (with permanent residence in China) or a foreigner who has obtained permanent residence in China; (2) The marriage has lasted for 5 years; (3) Residing in China for at least 5 consecutive years, and residing in China for no less than 9 months per year; (4) Have a stable livelihood guarantee and residence;

II. Application Procedures:

1. Submit the completed Application Form for Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners in China (Husband and Wife Reuniting); 2. Submit your valid passport or certificate that can replace your passport and a photocopy; 3. Submit the health certificate issued by the domestic health and quarantine department, and the "Health Certificate" issued by foreign health and medical institutions must be certified by our embassy in foreign countries and the consulate of the museum; 4. Submit a certificate of no criminal record abroad certified by our embassies and consulates abroad; 5. Submit the certificate of temporary residence in Xi or the Residence Permit of Foreigners of the People's Republic of China; 6. Submit the household registration certificate of the Chinese spouse permanently residing in Wuxi or the Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners of the foreign spouse; 7. Submit the marriage certificate issued by the Chinese civil affairs authority; The "Marriage Certificate" issued by the foreign marriage agency must be authenticated by the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad; 8. Submit a notarized financial certificate of the applicant or a financial guarantee certificate of the spouse; The above-mentioned certificates issued by foreign institutions must be authenticated by Chinese embassies and consulates abroad; 9. Submit the house lease or property right certificate.

Article 366 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China.

Foreign daughters-in-law are allowed to work in China, but some laws and policies restrict the types of occupations that foreign daughters-in-law can engage in. First of all, foreign daughters-in-law can register a company in China, do business or start a service industry, but because of China's racial discrimination and foreigners' work permit law, the scope of foreigners' occupation is greatly restricted. Secondly, foreign daughters-in-law can work in foreign enterprises and institutions in China, but they also need to obtain a work permit before they can officially take up employment.

For example, a foreign daughter-in-law must submit relevant information in advance, including academic qualifications, work experience, and family circumstances, as well as provide a copy of her ID card and passport, etc., and then obtain a work permit after being reviewed and approved by the relevant departments. In addition, foreign daughters-in-law can also study in Chinese universities, attend graduate schools, study or internships, and participate in courses at higher education institutions or Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run schools, so as to obtain legal professional qualifications granted by China**. In short, foreign daughters-in-law can work in China, but due to Chinese laws and policies, the scope of occupation of foreign daughters-in-law is strictly restricted, and the application materials must be submitted in advance, and the work permit can only be obtained after review and approval by the relevant departments.

After a foreigner and a Chinese are married, they can apply for a Q1 visa, which is valid for 5 years, and can stay in Chinese mainland for up to 1 year. However, you are not allowed to work in Chinese mainland.

Legal basis: Administrative Measures for the Examination and Approval of Permanent Residence of Foreigners in China》 Article 6 Foreigners applying for permanent residence in China shall abide by Chinese laws, be in good health, have no criminal record, and meet one of the following conditions: (1) direct investment in China, stable investment for three consecutive years and good tax records; (2) Holding the position of deputy general manager, deputy director of the factory or above in China, or having associate senior titles such as associate professor or associate researcher, and enjoying the same treatment, having served for four consecutive years, and having resided in China for a total of not less than three years within four years and having a good tax record; (3) Those who have made major or outstanding contributions to China or who are particularly needed by the state; (4) The spouses of the persons referred to in items 1, 2 and 3 of this paragraph and their unmarried children under the age of 18; The spouse of a Chinese citizen or a foreigner who has obtained a permanent residence permit in China, has been married for at least five years, has resided in China for at least five consecutive years, has resided in China for at least nine months each year, and has a stable livelihood and residence; (6) Unmarried children under the age of 18 seek refuge with their parents; (7) Those who have no immediate family members outside the territory of China, seek refuge with their immediate family members in China, and are at least 60 years old, have resided in China for at least five consecutive years, reside in China for at least nine months each year, and have a stable livelihood guarantee and residence.