Must-See for High-End Foreign Talents! Permanent Residence for Shanghai Category A Talents: Faster Approval & Simplified Materials
As an international talent highland, Shanghai has been continuously optimizing the permanent residence (PR) handling policy for high-end foreign talents, especially for Category A foreign talents.
作为国际人才高地，上海持续优化外籍高端人才永居办理政策，其中针对外籍A类人才的永居保障，更是推出多项重磅便利举措。
In 2025, with the update of Shanghai's talent settlement and permanent residence policies, the handling of permanent residence for Category A talents has achieved unprecedented breakthroughs in approval efficiency and material requirements.
2025年，随着上海人才落户及永居政策的更新，A类人才永居办理在审批效率、材料要求上实现了前所未有的突破。
Today, we will focus on interpreting the latest policies for Category A foreign talents applying for permanent residence in Shanghai, with no exaggeration or fabrication, all based on official releases.
今天，我们重点解读外籍A类人才在上海申请永居的最新政策，无夸大、无杜撰，全程依据官方发布内容，帮你精准把握利好。
First, Clarify: What is a Foreign Category A Talent?
先明确：何为外籍A类人才？
Category A foreign talents refer to high-end talents who are urgently needed in Shanghai's economic and social development, have outstanding achievements and influence in their fields.
外籍A类人才，指的是上海经济社会发展急需、在所属领域具有突出成就和影响力的高端人才。
Typical groups include: high-level academic talents with doctoral degrees or senior professional and technical positions, winners of provincial and ministerial-level or above awards, core members of major national science and technology projects, etc.
典型群体包括：具有博士学位或高级专业技术职务的高层次学术人才、省部级及以上奖项获得者、国家重大科技项目核心成员等。
Note: Those who have obtained the Category A Foreigner Work Permit in Shanghai can directly enjoy the preferential policies for permanent residence application.
备注：在上海已取得A类外国人工作许可的人员，可直接享受永居申请相关优惠政策。
Core Policy Benefit 1: Approval Speed Doubles, Time Limit Greatly Shortened
核心政策利好1：审批提速翻倍，时限大幅压缩
Before the policy adjustment, the approval cycle for foreign talents applying for permanent residence in Shanghai was generally 6-8 months, which brought certain waiting costs to talents.
政策调整前，外籍人才在上海申请永居的审批周期普遍为6-8个月，给人才带来了一定的等待成本。
For Category A foreign talents, Shanghai has opened a "green channel for permanent residence approval", and the approval cycle has been shortened to 1-2 months, a sharp reduction of more than 70%.
针对外籍A类人才，上海已开通“永居审批绿色通道”，审批周期直接缩短至1-2个月，大幅缩减70%以上。
For top-level talents and special urgent needs, the "urgent approval mechanism" can be activated, and the approval can be completed within 7 working days at the fastest.
对于顶尖人才及特殊紧急需求，可启动“加急审批机制”，最快7个工作日内完成审批。
In addition, the whole process of approval can be tracked online, and talents can check the approval progress in real time through the official system without running back and forth.
此外，审批全程可线上追踪，人才可通过官方系统实时查询审批进度，无需来回跑腿。
Core Policy Benefit 2: Material Submission Simplified, Burden Greatly Reduced
核心政策利好2：材料提交简化，负担大幅减轻
In line with the policy orientation of "reducing certificates and burdens", Shanghai has comprehensively simplified the materials required for Category A talents to apply for permanent residence.
结合“减证便民、减负增效”的政策导向，上海全面简化了A类人才申请永居所需提交的材料。
1. Cancellation of duplicate materials: The materials that have been submitted when applying for the Category A Work Permit (such as academic certificates and work experience certificates) do not need to be re-submitted.
1. 取消重复材料：申请A类工作许可时已提交的材料（如学历证明、工作资历证明等），无需再次提交。
2. Simplification of notarization requirements: The notarization and authentication procedures for foreign-related materials (such as no-criminal record certificates) have been simplified, and some materials can be submitted with original scanned copies.
2. 简化公证要求：涉外材料（如无犯罪记录证明）的公证、认证流程大幅简化，部分材料可凭原件扫描件提交。
3. Reduction of supporting materials: The requirements for enterprise supporting materials have been relaxed, and only the basic materials such as business license and labor contract need to be provided.
3. 缩减佐证材料：企业佐证材料要求放宽，仅需提供营业执照、劳动合同等基础材料即可。
A clear material list will be provided when applying, and there will be no situation of "supplementing materials repeatedly".
申请时会提供明确的材料清单，杜绝“反复补材料”的情况出现。
Key Operation Guidelines for Permanent Residence Application
永居申请核心操作指引
The application process for permanent residence of Category A foreign talents in Shanghai is simplified to 4 steps, which is easy to operate and understand.
外籍A类人才在上海申请永居的流程，简化为4个步骤，操作易懂、流程便捷。
Step 1: Online Declaration. The employer or the talent himself logs on to the official management system and fills in the application information truthfully.
步骤1：线上申报。由用人单位或人才本人登录官方管理系统，如实填写申请信息。
Step 2: Material Submission. Upload the required electronic materials as required, and there is no need to submit paper materials in advance.
步骤2：材料提交。按要求上传所需电子材料，无需提前提交纸质材料。
Step 3: Green Channel Approval. The competent department will give priority to reviewing the application materials of Category A talents, and feedback the review opinions in a timely manner.
步骤3：绿色通道审批。主管部门对A类人才申请材料优先审核，及时反馈审核意见。
Step 4: Certificate Collection. After approval, you can apply for the permanent residence certificate online or on-site.
步骤4：领证办结。审批通过后，可线上预约或现场领取永居证件。
Important Reminders (Must Read for Applicants)
重要提醒（申请人必看）
1. All application materials must be true and effective. Forged or altered materials will directly lead to application rejection and affect future applications.
1. 所有申请材料必须真实有效，伪造、篡改材料将直接导致申请驳回，并影响后续申请。
2. The policy is applicable to Category A foreign talents who work and pay social security in Shanghai stably. The social security payment shall be consistent with the salary standard.
2. 政策适用于在上海稳定工作、缴纳社保的外籍A类人才，社保缴纳需与薪资标准匹配。
3. The latest policies shall be subject to the official announcements of Shanghai's talent and entry-exit departments. For policy adjustments, we will timely update and inform.
3. 所有最新政策以上海市人才、出入境部门官方公告为准，若有政策调整，我们将及时更新告知。
4. For talents who are not clear about their ownification or application details, they can consult the official service window or professional agency.
4. 对于自身分类不清、申请细节不明的人才，可咨询官方服务窗口或专业代办机构。