Cancellation of foreigners’ work visas

After a foreigner has applied for a foreigner’s work permit in China, if the contract expires or the labor contract is terminated in advance, or the foreigner changes to work in another unit, the employer can go through the procedures for cancellation of the work permit and residence permit before the expiration of the work visa. Foreigners who fail to renew their work permit in China upon expiration will be automatically cancelled;

service object

Holding the work permit for foreigners of Class A, Class B and Class C

Service materials

1. Original unit’s Foreign Experts Bureau account
2. Copy of the first page of the foreigner’s passport
3. Residence Permit Visa Page
4. Work permit
5. Tax invoice (if applicable)
6. Valid temporary accommodation registration certificate
7. Resignation certificate issued by the original employer
8. Relevant application forms and other documents required by the competent authority
Friendly reminder: The above is for reference only. After the formal commission, we will provide a detailed list of documents. The review requirements for each application are different, and the competent authority has the right to request supplementary materials. You can consult us for details.

Notes on Changes

01 If the employing unit is terminated according to law, the applicant may not affix the official seal of the unit when submitting the Application Form for the Cancellation of Foreigner’s Work Permit to China, but it is necessary to provide the relevant proof materials that the employing unit is terminated according to law and cannot apply for the cancellation of the permit, my explanation on the cancellation of the permit and the Foreigner’s Work Permit.

02 If a foreigner’s work permit to China has been cancelled, the decision authority shall issue a certificate of cancellation upon application.

Service Process

1. Work permit cancellation (approximately 3-7 working days)
The Foreign Experts Bureau conducts online pre-approval, and after passing the pre-approval, there is no need to make an appointment. The submission of documents will be accepted on-site to exchange for a cancellation certificate.

2. Cancellation of Residence Permit and Visa
After obtaining the work permit cancellation certificate, the applicant needs to go to the immigration department to handle the cancellation procedures in person.