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Other options If the foreign spouse temporarily does not meet the application requirements for a work visa, or wishes to have longer-term plans in the future, they may also consider the following options: Applying for a reunion type residence permit: This is the choice for most foreign spouses of cross-border marriages, but it should be noted that reunion type residence permits usually do not allow working in China. Applying for a Chinese Green Card: If a foreign spouse has been married to a Chinese citizen for at least 5 years and has resided continuously in China for at least 5 years (with no less than 9 months of residency per year), has stable living security and residence, complies with Chinese laws, is in good health, and has no criminal record, then they can apply for permanent residency (i.e. Chinese Green Card). Once they obtain a green card, their employment in China will no longer be restricted.