Recently, according to the "Publicity List of Candidates Who Passed the Qualification Review for the 2023 Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students to Ordinary Higher Education Institutions" published on the official website of the Guangdong Education Examinations Authority, the total number of applicants for the 2023 Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam was 7,238. This includes 5,097 from Hong Kong, 555 from Macao, 1,333 from Taiwan, and 253 overseas Chinese students. Compared to last year's 5,048 applicants, the number of applicants for this year's Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam has increased by 43%.
The Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam is no stranger to Chinese families sending their children for overseas education. Its favorable enrollment policies have attracted many investors to plan a second identity for their children. The full name of the exam is the "Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students to Ordinary Higher Education Institutions in the People's Republic of China." It is a specialized entrance exam designed by the Ministry of Education of China specifically for overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and serves as the primary pathway for these students to apply to universities in mainland China.
Although the Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam requires taking an exam, it offers numerous advantages, such as less competitive pressure, lower exam difficulty, and lower admission score thresholds. Students can easily gain admission to prestigious 985 and 211 universities with lower scores and enjoy mainland higher education, making it a "fast track to elite universities." Choosing is more important than working hard; sometimes, a parent's perspective can determine a child's future! If you want to allow your child to enjoy the various educational advantages brought by the overseas Chinese student status through obtaining a second identity, you must plan as early as possible!
So, when is the right time to start planning your status? According to the current policy for the Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam, the candidate and at least one parent must have obtained long-term or permanent residency in the country of residence and have resided there continuously for 2 years, with a cumulative stay of no less than 18 months within those two years. Specifically, the candidate must have actually resided in the country of residence for no less than 18 months within the 2 years prior to registration. If the candidate or one of their parents has not obtained long-term or permanent residency in the country of residence but has obtained a legal residence qualification for 5 consecutive years or more (including 5 years) in the country of residence, with a cumulative stay of no less than 30 months within those 5 years, and the candidate has actually resided in the country of residence for no less than 30 months within the 5 years prior to registration, they may also register for the Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam.
Educational planning should be done sooner rather than later. Parents should plan ahead for their children and achieve status conversion through immigration. Currently, the Greece Permanent Residency Program has become a preferred choice for parents. By investing in real estate starting from 250,000 Euros, investors can apply for a Greek permanent residency visa for their entire family of three generations. They can also travel freely across 27 Schengen countries, while enjoying social welfare benefits such as education and medical care in Greece. Furthermore, after meeting the requirements, they can apply for an EU passport, all while acquiring real estate with permanent property rights. It is truly a multi-benefit solution.
After July 31, 2023, the investment threshold for popular real estate investment areas in Greece will increase from 250,000 Euros to 500,000 Euros! Applicants who are still hesitating about immigrating to Greece should act quickly! From selecting properties to making payments and preparing immigration application documents, everything takes time. Therefore, for investors interested in immigrating to Greece, locking in the policy and getting on board immediately is the most suitable choice at this moment.
In addition, investors can also consider immigration to Hong Kong, the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, the Cyprus Permanent Residency Program, or the Malta Permanent Residence Program. All of these offer multiple returns on a single investment. Not only can you quickly obtain the overseas Chinese student status to fulfill your child's dream of easily entering a prestigious domestic university, but your entire family can also enjoy an international lifestyle at any time. It is truly a multi-benefit solution!
WorldWay Group kindly reminds you: For parents who intend to let their children enter prestigious universities directly through the Overseas Chinese Student Joint Entrance Exam, educational planning must be done early. Plan your status in advance; early action leads to early benefits, giving your child an opportunity to overtake on a curve!
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