Important Reminder! Recently, according to the "2022 Admissions Brochure for the Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students to Ordinary Universities in the People's Republic of China" released by the Guangdong Education Examination Authority, the registration period for the 2022 Joint Entrance Exam is from March 1 to March 31, 2022. Online registration will take place from March 1 to March 15, and the registration confirmation period will be from March 16 to March 31.
Registration is conducted through a combination of online registration and on-site confirmation. Candidates from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan complete confirmation online, while overseas Chinese candidates undergo on-site registration confirmation. The examination will be held on May 21 and 22.
Many parents have likely heard of the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students. Formally known as the "Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students to Ordinary Universities in the People's Republic of China," it is a special college entrance examination designed exclusively by the Chinese Ministry of Education for overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. It is the primary pathway for these students to apply for universities in mainland China, allowing them to easily gain admission to top-tier 985 and 211 universities and enjoy mainland higher education. Often referred to as the "Expressway to College," this exam has become a key driver for many parents to undertake residency and citizenship planning.
Compared to the standard National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), although the Joint Entrance Exam requires students to sit for tests, the difficulty level and the admission scores are significantly lower. One can be admitted to a prestigious domestic university with a score of around 400.
So, when is the right time to start planning your residency? According to the current policy, candidates and one of their parents must have obtained long-term or permanent residency in the host country, and have resided there consecutively for 2 years, with a cumulative residence of not less than 18 months within those two years. Specifically, the candidate must have actually resided in the host country for at least 18 months in the two years prior to registration.
If the candidate or one of their parents has not obtained long-term or permanent residency in the host country, but has obtained legal residency for 5 or more consecutive years, and has resided in the host country for a cumulative period of at least 30 months within those 5 years, and the candidate has actually resided in the host country for no less than 30 months in the 5 years prior to registration, they may also qualify for the exam.
Educational planning should be done as early as possible. Parents should plan ahead for their children by achieving a status change through investment migration. Currently, the Greece Investment Migration program has become a preferred choice for parents due to its low investment requirements and simple application criteria. It is worth noting that if you want your child to take the 2025 exam, the countdown for planning Greek permanent residency has already begun; you should start configuring your status now.
Currently, through the Greece Permanent Residence program, by investing in real estate starting from 250,000 euros, families can obtain permanent residency visas for three generations, enjoy visa-free travel across 26 Schengen countries, and benefit from Greek social services such as education and healthcare. Additionally, you gain property with permanent ownership in Greece, establishing an overseas second home—a multiple-benefit investment. Now is an ideal promotional period for Greek house-purchase immigration; seize this rare opportunity, as home purchases currently come with special gift packages!
In addition, interested families can consider the Portugal Golden Residence Permit program, which allows for the application of residency for three generations of the family by purchasing real estate starting from 280,000 euros, planning for your child's future in advance.
The Cyprus Permanent Residence program is also an excellent option. With an investment starting from 300,000 euros, families can apply for permanent residency for three generations, granting children access to free public compulsory education. Furthermore, children can return to China as overseas students to take the exam and easily enter top universities like 985 and 211 institutions. Additionally, after obtaining Cyprus permanent residency and meeting relevant conditions, one can further apply for a Cyprus/EU passport.
In fact, whether it is investment migration in Portugal, Greece, or the Cyprus Permanent Residence program, each offers multiple returns on a single investment. Not only can you acquire real estate or land with permanent ownership, but your entire family of three generations can apply for EU permanent residency, allowing your family to enjoy an international European lifestyle at any time. More importantly, it provides your children with the status of an overseas student, fulfilling their dream of easily gaining admission to prestigious domestic universities.
Worldway Group warmly reminds you: For parents interested in helping their children gain direct access to elite universities via the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students, educational migration should be pursued early. Early status planning leads to earlier benefits. Take action now to give your child an overseas Chinese student status, helping them gain a competitive edge and easily realize their dream of attending a prestigious university. Great migration programs do not wait. For details, please consult: Mainland China: 400-138-2929; Hong Kong SAR: (852)2802 8798.
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