China Work Visa (Z visa) is issued to foreign citizens who are to take up a post of employment in China, or to give commercial performances. Z visa is usually issued for single entry and needs to be converted to a Residence Permit at local public security authorities within 30 days following foreigners’ arrival. Permit holders may then stay in China, exit and re-enter China multiple times without the need of a visa during the validity period of the permit.
China Work Visa (Z visa) is issued to foreign citizens who are to take up a post of employment in China, or to give commercial performances. Z visa is usually issued for single entry and needs to be converted to a Residence Permit at local public security authorities within 30 days following foreigners’ arrival. Permit holders may then stay in China, exit and re-enter China multiple times without the need of a visa during the validity period of the permit.
Qualification of employers
Employers need to be legally registered and meet specific requirements to hire foreign workers in China. Many companies are not authorized to hire foreigners. For example, some language schools hire foreign English teachers without providing them a work visa due to the schools’ lack of necessary credentials or unfamiliarity with the application procedures. As a result, not only have foreign English teachers wasted their time and money on routinely doing a 'visa run' to Hong Kong in order to renew their non-work visas but more importantly, they are not allowed to work in the country, and the consequences of working illegally in China can be serious.
Credential of employees
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In general, only applicants aged 18 to 60 are allowed to work in China.
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Certain foreigners applying to work in China should submit a certificate of no criminal conviction.
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All Applicants need to sign an employment contract, and the company is authorized to hire foreigners.
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All applicants need a medical check-up.
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Normally, applicants must have a minimum of two years’ work experience in the relevant field.
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In most cases a bachelor’s degree or above is necessary to work in China.
Processing time
It regularly takes 30 working days for processing if it is the applicant’s first time applying a work visa and a residence permit. Since the process involves several steps and multiple branches of government bureaucracy, the processing time varies significantly for different cases.
Requirements
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Completed visa application form
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Original, signed passport (with at least six months before expiration)
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Five recent passport-size photograph (2"x2" in size)
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Registration form of temporary residence (up to date)
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Health certificate
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Resume or Curriculum Vitae
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Copy of highest academic qualification
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Employment contract (oversea assignment contract also works)
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References from any foreign company to prove that applicant has two years full-time work experience in his/her current field and position
Notice
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Relevant documents of accompanying dependents should be submitted while the application is processed.
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A residence permit for work is usually granted for one year, while some applicants (i.e. applicants who hold an R visa) may meet specific requirements for obtaining a valid residence permit up to five years. Please contact SOFTLANDINGS for detailed information.
Important Notice
From July 2015, if applicants have already entered China on a non-work visa and want to apply for the work permit and the residence permit, they do not need to leave the country anymore. Please contact SOFTLANDINGS for detailed information.
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