Foreigners receive green cards in Tibet
February 27, 2017 Category Expat corner, Weekly
118 foreign residents in Lhasa, capital of Tibet, were granted Chinese permanent residence, the world’s hardest-to-get “green card.” A majority of foreign residents who live in Lhasa were born and raised there, but inherited their parents’ nationality and live as relatives of local residents. These foreign residents face difficulties in entering and exiting China, renewing their papers, enjoying medical care, purchasing property, finding jobs and educating their children, the China News Service (CNS) said. Having permanent residence permits will solve their problems. They are valid for 10 years and can be used by foreigners in lieu of their passport for purposes such as buying a train ticket or booking a hotel room. The group that received green cards included Swiss, French and Nepalese nationals. Previously, Lhasa had issued just 31 green cards since 2008.
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