Things that foreigners who come to work in China MUST know

1.Q:What are the requirements for foreigners to work in China?

A:At least 18 years old, in good health, without criminal record, there are certain employing units in China, with necessary professional skills or corresponding knowledge level to engage in their work. The work is in line with the needs of China's economic and social development, and is urgently needed in China. Where laws and regulations provide otherwise for foreigners to work in China, such provisions shall prevail.

2.Q:What are the requirements for employing foreigners?

A:it is established in accordance with the law, and there is no record of serious violation of the law and dishonesty; the posts employed by foreigners should be those with special needs, and there is no suitable candidate in China for the time being, and they should not violate the relevant provisions of the state; the wages and salaries paid to the employed foreigners should not be lower than the local minimum wage standard. If the laws and regulations stipulate that the examination and approval shall be conducted in advance by the competent department of the industry, it shall be approved.

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Chinese VISA

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3.Q:When employers hire foreigners to work in China, is the "foreigner work visa" as HR people often say simply a stamp on passport?

A:Naturally, the answer is No.

It contains 4 necessary steps

Step1:The employer or the entrusted specialized agency shall register the account number in the work management service system of foreigners coming to China, submit the permit application online, and print the notice of foreigners' work permit online after approval.

Step2:Foreigners shall apply for Z visa, F visa or R visa at the embassy or consulate of the people's Republic of China with foreigner work permit notice and other required materials.

Step3:Within 15 days after foreigners enter the country with valid visas, the employer shall apply for foreigner work permit online and collect the certificate from the local foreigner work management department.

Step4:Within 30 days after foreigners enter the country with valid visas, they need to go to the exit and Entry Administration of the public security organ where the employer is located to apply for work residence certificates.

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Foreigner's Work Permit

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4.Q:What are the documents that must be submitted to apply for a work visa in the online application system?

A:

  1. Passport

  2. Certificate of the highest degree (education background)

  3. Certificate of no criminal record

  4. Work experience

  5. Employment contract

  6. Health commitment or physical examination

  7. Application form for foreigner's work permit in China

5.Q:What should be paid attention to in employment contract or employment certificate (including letter of assignment from multinational company)?

A:The employment contract or employment certificate (including the letter of assignment from multinational companies) includes the working time, working place, work content, salary, position, signature and seal page. When applying for work permit business, the general unit shall provide employment contract.


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6.Q:What are the requirements for foreigners to work in China?

A: At least 18 years old, in good health, without criminal record, there are certain employing units in China, with necessary professional skills or corresponding knowledge level to engage in their work. The work is in line with the needs of China's economic and social development, and is urgently needed in China. Where laws and regulations provide otherwise for foreigners to work in China, such provisions shall prevail.


7.Q:How long does it take for foreigners to apply for work permits in China?

A:Extension and change of foreigner work permit: 15 working days.

Reissue and cancellation of foreigner work permit: 15 working days.

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