Q1: Which groups of people need to apply for work permits for foreigners to work in China?

Foreigners (including foreigners of Chinese nationality) need to apply for this administrative permit for entry work, except those expressly exempted by laws and regulations (such as those holding the Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners of the People’s Republic of China"; Offshore oil operations, foreign labor personnel who do not need to land, and have special skills; personnel who have been approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to conduct commercial theatrical performances with the "Temporary Business Performance Permit", etc.).

Q2: What are the basic requirements for an organization applying for a work permit for foreigners to come to China?

1. Established in accordance with the law, no record of serious violations of law and trust; employment of foreigners should be for posts that have special needs, suitable candidates are temporarily lacking in the country, and do not violate relevant national regulations; wages and salaries of foreigners hired shall not be less than The local minimum wage standard.

2. Where laws and regulations require pre-approval by industry authorities, approval is required.

Q3: What are the requirements for applicants for this business?

Basic conditions for applicants

(1) Must be at least 18 years old, in good health, without criminal record, have a certain employer in the territory, and have the necessary professional skills or appropriate knowledge level for their work.

(2) The work they are engaged in meets the needs of my country's economic and social development and is an urgently needed professional in China.

(3) If laws and regulations provide otherwise for foreigners to work in China, those provisions shall prevail.

"Foreign high-end talents (Type A)" application requirements

Scientists, scientific and technological leaders, international entrepreneurs, special talents, etc. that are in line with the "high-tech and cutting-edge shortage" and market demand orientation, China's economic and social development needs. High-end foreign talents are not restricted by age, academic qualifications, and work experience, and implement "green channel" and "vacancy acceptance" services, and can grant foreigners with a maximum period of 5 years to work in China. For specific identification standards, see "Classification Standards for Foreigners' Work in China (Trial)" (Annex of Wai Zhuan Fa [2017] No. 40).

"Foreign Professionals (Category B)" Application Requirements

Meet the catalogue and job requirements for foreigners to work in China, and are urgently needed for economic and social development, with a bachelor's degree or above and 2 years or above related work experience, and in principle, the age should not exceed 60 years old. For details, see "Classification Standards for Foreigners' Work in China (Trial)" (Annex of Wai Zhuan Fa [2017] No. 40). If the state has regulations on specialized personnel and government project personnel, those regulations shall prevail.

Q4: What is the effect of consular authentication required for materials such as the highest degree (educational) certificate and no criminal record certificate overseas?

Consular authentication refers to the activity of a consular authentication agency confirming the authenticity of the last seal and signature on domestic foreign-related notarizations, other certification documents, or relevant foreign documents based on the application of natural persons, legal persons or other organizations.

The purpose of consular authentication is to enable documents issued by one country to be recognized within the borders of other countries, without affecting the legal validity outside the territory of doubting the authenticity of the seals and signatures on the documents. For more information, please refer to the Chinese Consular Service Network or consult the foreign affairs department.

Q5: I have obtained the "Notice of the People's Republic of China on Work Permit for Foreigners", can I apply to change the place of visa application?

Can not. Employers should check with our foreign affairs department or entry-exit department in advance about the requirements for visa procedures, and carefully choose the location for the Z visa (in principle, it should be the country of nationality of the foreigner). After the approval notice is approved, the relevant information will be sent to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the visa area through the national information system for retention and comparison, and cannot be changed.

Q6: How to report illegal employment (work) of foreigners?

According to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, citizens, legal persons, or other organizations that discover that foreigners have illegal entry, illegal residence, or illegal employment shall promptly report to the local public security agency.