Working Visa for Foreigners

A Chinese employer may employ a foreigner if no suitable candidate is readily available for the job in question in the industry, and such job cannot not be readily taken up by local work force in Chinese market, The accompanying relatives of the foreigner working in China (spouse, parents and children under 18 years of age) may simultaneously apply for residence permit with same length of stay as that of the employee.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be aged 18 or above and healthy
• Have the relevant expertise and 2 years of or above work experience
• Have no criminal record
• Confirm his/her employment
• Hold a passport or any other international travel document

Note: Age and work experience of high-level talents are unrestricted

Application Procedures

1. Application for Foreigners Employment Permit Notice and Confirmation Letter of Invitation
2. Application for an Occupation Visa (Z Visa)
3. Application for Foreigners Work Permit and Residence Permit

Required Documents

• Application Form for Employment of Foreigners
• Work Certificate (Reference letters issued by former employers)
• Certified highest degree level (education level) certificate or relevant certificate, certificates of professional qualifications
• Certified Certificate of No Criminal Conviction Issued by the applicant’s place of nationality or place of long-term residency
• Employment contract
• Business licence or registration certificate of the employer or related organisation
• Last year's tax certificate of the employer or related organisation
• Health certificate, temporary residence registration in China, recent photo, passport or other international travel documents of the foreigner to be employed
• Any other documents specified by laws and regulations

The following additional documents shall be provided for positions of general manager or deputy general manager

• A photocopy of the articles of association
• A photocopy of the list of the members of the board of directors

Annual Inspection of Work Permit

• The longest effective period of the work permit does not exceed 5 years. If the effective period is more than one year, the enterprise must apply for an annual inspection within 30 days to its expiry for its foreign employee.

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