When it comes to the Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination, it is familiar to Chinese families sending their children abroad for education. Its favorable admission policies have attracted many investors to plan a second identity for their children. Recently, the release of the highly anticipated 2022 registration data for the Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination has fully illustrated this issue!
According to the "2022 Public List of Candidates Approved for Registration Qualifications for the Joint Admission of Overseas Chinese and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students by Ordinary Higher Education Institutions" published on the official website of the Guangdong Education Examination Institute, the total number of candidates for the 2022 Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination is 5,050, marking a continuous increase for three years, and this is the first time in recent years that the number of candidates has exceeded 5,000! Among them, there are 3,129 from Hong Kong, 558 from Macao, 1,178 from Taiwan, and 185 overseas Chinese!
In stark contrast, the number of candidates for the domestic ordinary higher education entrance examination in 2022 has reached a new high, exceeding 11 million! The harsh reality has led more parents to gradually change their traditional educational concepts, choosing educational paths that benefit their children, gaining an advantage for their future, and providing more possibilities! Compared to the intense competition of the college entrance examination, an overseas Chinese student identity allows for admission to prestigious universities such as 985 and 211 with scores as low as 400, making it a significant motivation for many parents to plan their children's identities.
The Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination, officially known as the "Examination for the Joint Admission of Overseas Chinese and Students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan by Ordinary Higher Education Institutions of the People's Republic of China," is a special college entrance examination designed by the Ministry of Education of China specifically for overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Although candidates must take the examination, it has many advantages such as less competitive pressure, lower difficulty, and lower admission scores, making it a "direct path to prestigious schools." Choosing is sometimes more important than effort; parents' perspectives can determine their children's entire lives! If you want to help your child enjoy the educational advantages that come with an overseas Chinese student identity, early planning is essential!
So, when is it appropriate to start planning for identity? According to the current policies for the Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination, both the candidate and one parent must have obtained long-term or permanent residency in the country of residence and have resided there continuously for two years, with a total of no less than 18 months within those two years. The candidate must have actually resided in the country for no less than 18 months within the two years prior to registration; if the candidate or one parent has not obtained long-term or permanent residency but has held legal residency for five years or more (including five years) and has resided in the country for no less than 30 months within those five years, and the candidate has actually resided in the country for no less than 30 months within the five years prior to registration, they may also register for the Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination.
In other words, if you want your child to participate in the Overseas Chinese Students Examination in 2025, registration must be completed by March 2025, and the examination will take place in May. Based on the earliest possible time to take the examination, you must have completed the requirement of residing in the country (abroad) for 18 months by March 2025; counting backward, you need to obtain permanent residency in a third country by March 2023! This means that the candidate must complete the identity approval process by December 2022, and with an estimated approval time of 3-6 months, you need to start the identity application process by June 2022. In other words, configuring a second identity is now urgent!
So, what are the current market options for quickly obtaining an overseas Chinese student identity?
Option 1: Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
Hong Kong, as a highly prosperous free port and international metropolis, has become a popular choice for mainland individuals planning their children's education due to its rich educational resources. Currently, investors can apply for Hong Kong identity through the Hong Kong Quality Migrant Admission Scheme without any investment amount, allowing one person to apply for the whole family to quickly obtain Hong Kong identity. While obtaining an overseas Chinese student identity, children can enjoy comprehensive access to high-quality educational resources in Hong Kong, the mainland, and abroad, and the whole family can benefit from Hong Kong's high welfare benefits. After arriving in Hong Kong, applicants can freely choose jobs, settle down, and enjoy numerous advantages!
Option 2: Greece Permanent Residency Program
Greece, as a country that is a member of the European Union, Schengen Area, and Eurozone, has undeniable value in its permanent residency. Investors can apply for Greek permanent residency by investing in real estate starting from €250,000, allowing the entire family to apply for Greek permanent residency in one step, paving the way for children to switch to a golden educational path. While obtaining an overseas Chinese student identity, they can also enjoy Greek education, healthcare, and other social welfare benefits, and travel freely across 26 Schengen countries. Currently, it is a favorable period for buying property in Greece for immigration, and opportunities are rare; purchasing a property can come with great benefits, so interested parties should seize the opportunity in a timely manner!
Option 3: Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program
Portugal, a charming country full of European flair and a member of the European Union, allows investors to apply for a Portuguese Golden Residence Permit by investing in real estate starting from €280,000, enabling the entire family to apply for Portuguese Golden Residence status and plan for their children's future in advance. While obtaining an overseas Chinese student identity, the whole family can also enjoy Portugal's generous social welfare and high-quality educational resources, travel freely across 26 Schengen countries, and after holding a Portuguese Golden Residence Permit for five years, they are eligible to apply for Portuguese citizenship and receive a Portuguese EU passport, enjoying the generous benefits of EU citizens.
Option 4: Cyprus Permanent Residency Program
Investors can apply for Cyprus permanent residency by investing starting from €300,000, allowing the entire family to apply for Cyprus permanent residency and paving the way for their children's future! While obtaining an overseas Chinese student identity, children can also enjoy free public education in Cyprus, and after meeting relevant conditions, they can also apply for a Cyprus EU passport.
Option 5: Malta Permanent Residency Program
Investors can apply for Malta permanent residency by investing starting from €60,000, allowing the entire family to immigrate to Malta in one step and obtain Malta permanent residency, opening a door for their children's bright future! While obtaining an overseas Chinese student identity, children can receive authentic British education in Malta, and the whole family can travel freely across 26 Schengen countries, enjoying Malta's generous social welfare!
Whether it is immigration to Hong Kong, buying property in Greece, or Portugal, or the Cyprus permanent residency program, or the Malta permanent residency program, each investment brings multiple returns. Not only can you quickly obtain an overseas Chinese student identity, fulfilling your children's dream of easily attending prestigious domestic universities, but the whole family can also enjoy an international lifestyle at any time, making it a win-win situation!
The WorldWay Immigration Group kindly reminds you: Plan your identity for a good educational investment! Parents who wish to help their children directly access prestigious schools through the Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination should plan their education early, conduct identity planning in advance, and act early to reap the benefits!
Give your child an opportunity to overtake on a curve, and obtain more high-quality overseas Chinese student identity projects. For more details, please private message us in the comments section or call the WorldWay Immigration Service Hotline, Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong: (852)2802 8798
*Investment involves risks; the above information is for reference only.*