1. What is the basis for the work permit for foreigners to come to China?

"Notice on Printing and Distributing the Service Guide for Work Permits for Foreigners to China (Interim)" (Wai Zhuan Fa [2017] No. 36)

"Notice on Fully Implementing the Work Permit System for Foreigners to Work in China" (Wai Zhuan Fa [2017] No. 40)

2. What is the work permit system for foreigners to come to China?

The work permit system for foreigners in China is a system by which the Chinese government implements uniform admission standards and examination and approval supervision systems for foreigners applying to work in China. The work permit for foreigners in China unifies the original "Work Permit for Foreign Experts to China" and "Employment Permit for Foreigners" into the "Notice of Work Permit for Foreigners" in electronic form, and employers and foreign applicants can print directly online; The original "Foreign Expert Certificate" and "Foreigner Employment Certificate" are unified as the "Foreigner Work Permit". The "Work Permit for Foreigners" is a legal document for foreigners to work in China, "one person, one number" and it will remain unchanged for life.

3. How do foreigners work legally in Shanghai?

According to Article 41 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China: Foreigners working in China shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits in accordance with the regulations. No unit or individual shall employ foreigners who have not obtained work permits and work-type residence permits.

4. Who are the applicants and application conditions for the work permit for foreigners to come to China?

Approval objects: The application and processing of work permits for foreigners to be employed by employers legally established in the People's Republic of China. The objects of approval are employers and foreigners who employ foreigners.

The basic conditions of the employer: (1) Established in accordance with the law, no record of serious violations of untrustworthiness; employment of foreigners should have special needs, and there is a temporary shortage of suitable candidates in the country, and does not violate the relevant regulations of the country; pay for the employment of foreigners Wages and salaries must not be lower than the local minimum wage standard. (2) Where laws and regulations require pre-approval by industry competent authorities, approval is required.

(2) Applicant's basic requirements: (1) Must be at least 18 years old, in good health, without criminal record, have a certain employer in the territory, and possess the necessary professional skills or appropriate knowledge level for the job. (2) The work they are engaged in meets the needs of my country's economic and social development, and is a professional that is urgently needed in China. (3) If laws and regulations provide otherwise for foreigners to work in China, those provisions shall prevail.

5. What are the classification criteria for foreigners working in China?

According to the "Notice on Fully Implementing the Work Permit System for Foreigners to Work in China" (Wai Zhuan Fa [2017] No. 40), foreigners working in China are divided into foreign high-end talents (Class A), foreign professionals (Class B), and others Foreign personnel (category C)

6. What is the basic process for applying for a work permit for foreigners to come to China?

Foreigners abroad:

Notice of Application for Permit—Work Visa (Chinese Embassy and Consulate Abroad)—Entry with a Z Visa—Apply for Permit—Work Type Residence Permit (Entry and Exit)

Foreigners have entered the country:

Applicants who have entered the country who meet certain conditions can apply for a permit directly in China:

Applying for a Permit-Residence Permit for Work (Entry and Exit)

Or: Notice of Application for Permit—Working Residence Permit (Entry and Exit)—Apply for Permit

Note: Applicants who do not meet the requirements of directly applying for the "Foreigner's Work Permit" but have entered the country must still follow the procedures for the new "Notice of Foreigner's Work Permit".

7. What are the convenient measures for foreign high-end talents (category A) to apply for work permits for foreigners to come to China?

(1) No restrictions on age, education, or work experience.

(2) Proof of no criminal record adopts the commitment system.

(3) Those who have entered China with other visas or valid residence certificates can apply for work permits for foreigners in China.

(4) Grant a "Foreigner Work Permit" with a maximum period of 5 years.