The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of the People’s Republic of China issued the Service Guide for Foreigners’ Work Permit to China (Provisional), which came into effect on April 1, 2017. The Guide is applicable to the application and handling of work permits for foreigners employed by employers established in accordance with the law in the People’s Republic of China; The objects of approval are employers and foreigners who employ foreigners. Generally, the process is conducted through pre-approval and post approval.
01. Types of foreign talents
Class A: Foreign high-end talents
For example, scientists, technology leaders, international entrepreneurs, specialized and special talents, as well as talents who meet the criteria for foreign high-end talent points. Restrictions: Not subject to age, education, and work experience restrictions.
Category B: Foreign Professional Talents
For example, talents urgently needed for economic and social development: those with a bachelor’s degree or above and 2 years or more of relevant work experience, aged no more than 60 years old; Restrictions: Standards may be appropriately relaxed for talents with genuine needs.
Category C: Other foreign personnel
Other foreign personnel refer to other foreign personnel who meet the needs of the domestic labor market and comply with national policies and regulations.
02. Application Requirements
Class A: Meets one of the following conditions: 1 85 points or above 2 Meets internationally recognized professional achievement recognition standards 3 Innovative and entrepreneurial talents
Class B: Meets one of the following conditions: 1 60 points or above 2 Having a bachelor’s degree or above and 2 years or more of relevant work experience Holding an internationally recognized vocational skills qualification certificate Foreign Language Teaching Personnel
03. Application Process
Step 1. Sign the service agreement and pay the service fee
Step 2. Assist in registering and applying for an account online
Step 3. Online Pre review
Step 4. Notice and data review of application for Foreigner’s Permit to China
Step 5. Obtain a notice of approval in principle
Step 6. Exchange license notification information to the diplomatic department
Step 7. Obtain formal approval and issue visa
Step 8. Apply for a Z-shaped visa
Step 9. The applicant enters China after obtaining the visa
Step 10. Within 15 days after entering the country, apply for a work permit online and submit paper materials
Step 11. Review materials
Step 12. After approval, notify the site to obtain the Foreigner Work Permit in China
Step 13. Exchange permit information to the public security department, provide feedback on residence and other information, and apply for work or residence permits
04. Required materials
The list of applicants who apply for foreigners’ work permits in China (work in China for more than 90 days, excluding 90 days) is as follows:
Personal Information
1. Foreigner’s Work Permit Application Form and Information Registration Form
2. Certificate of no criminal record
3. Medical examination certificate
4. Applicant’s passport or international travel document
5. Applicant’s front bareheaded photo
6. Relevant materials for accompanying family members
7. Identification documents of the person in charge and the person in charge
working part
1. Proof of work experience
2. Employment contract or employment certificate (including multinational company dispatch letter)
3. Legal registration certificate documents
4. Industry license certificate documents
Educational background
1. Highest degree certificate (certificate or relevant approval document)
2. Other professional qualification certificates
Note: The above are only the basic materials that need to be submitted and do not represent all the submitted documents. The specific situation will depend on the actual situation of each applicant.
05. Required expenses
5000/yuan
06. Processing cycle
About 2 months