With the continuous improvement of China's comprehensive strength, more and more foreigners choose to live and work in China, and they also face a lot of problems, such as visa problems! Shaanxi Foreigner service platform collates some matters about visas, we hope to help you.

The Attention that apply for Foreigner Work Permit Visa application

1. Enterprise Aspects

(1) The enterprise must be established in accordance with the law, have actual business premises, pay taxes in accordance with the law, pay social insurance, and have no record of major violations or dishonesty. Employment of foreigners for positions with special needs shall be provided with industry licenses in accordance with the law, and shall not violate the relevant provisions of the country.

(2) The wages of foreigners employed shall not be lower than the local minimum wage standard, and the legally employed foreigners shall be protected by the labor law.

2. Personal Aspects

(1) Foreign applicants must be over 18 years old, in good health without infectious diseases, have no criminal record in China or abroad, Permanent employee confirmed by domestic enterprises, and have the professional skills or appropriate level of knowledge required for the job.

(2) For general jobs, applicants must have a Bachelor degree or above, no only have at least 2 years of relevant work experience after graduation, but also which meets the development needs of our country's talent and labor market.

3. Visa

(1) As we all know, foreigners need to have a legal identity when they come to China. They need to hold a Visiting Visa for reunion; hold a Study visa for Study; hold a Work visa to work in China. Therefore, foreigners who need apply for a work permit in China also need to pay attention to the change of identity.

(2) If foreigners in China want to change company, the first step is to cancel the original work permit, and then submit a new work permit application after completing the cancellation of the work permit.

Necessary conditions that applying for a Foreigner's Work Permit Visa in China

What conditions do foreigners need to meet in order to apply for a work permit in China? You can apply if you meet one of the following 9 application requirements:

1. Foreign high-end talents (category A) who have entered the country with other visas or valid residence permits;

2. Foreigners working in China changed company, but the job position (occupations) have not changed, and the residence permit for work is within the validity period;

3. The foreign spouse or children of a Chinese citizen, or the spouse or children of a foreigner residing or working in China, or holding a valid visa or residence permit within the validity period.

4. Comply with the relevant preferential policies of free trade zones and comprehensive innovation and reform pilot zones;

5. The employer is in compliance with the preferential policies for the headquarters of multinational companies in China;

6. Mobile personnel within the enterprise group;

7. Persons who implement intergovernmental agreements;

8. Representatives of institutions stationed in China who have entered the country with a work visa according to the law; foreigners who have obtained work permits for working in China for less than 90 days, and are employed by domestic company within the validity period stay;

9. Other examination and approval agencies determine that the conditions are met.

What conditions do foreigners need to meet that apply for Working Visa in China?

There are three types of Work Visa for foreigners, namely A/B/C, each type has different requirements and conditions, and you should choose the one that meets your own conditions.

1. National High-end Talents (Class A)

"High-quality and top-notch" foreign high-end talents urgently needed for China's economic and social development, such as scientists, leading scientific and technological talents, international entrepreneurs, and specialized special talents, who meet the national key points and catalogs for introducing foreign talents and one of the following conditions, are determined to be A Classes, the implementation of "green channel" and "acceptance" services. The country also has a great demand for high-end talents, so the approval process will be shortened a lot. Of course, this can only be satisfied by a relatively small proportion of people.

2. Foreign Professionals (Category B)

Those who meet the guidance catalog and job requirements for foreigners working in China, belong to the foreign professional talents urgently needed by the development of China's economic and social undertakings, and those who meet one of the following conditions are determined as Category B. This type of talent accounts for a high proportion of foreigners working in China and is also common. But you need to have a bachelor's degree or above, and 2 years or more of relevant work experience. Of course, under special circumstances, the work experience or education requirements can be exempted, for more information please contact Shanxi Foreign service platform 

3. Other Foreign personnel (Category C)

Other foreign personnel who meet the needs of the domestic labor market and comply with national policies are identified as Category C. There is an annual quota for this category of personnel, and the approval process is also relatively complicated.

What is the process for foreigners to apply for a work visa in China?

1. Go to the Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs to apply for the "Foreigner Employment Permit" or "Foreign Experts to Work in China Permit";

2. The employing enterprise should go to the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office to get the application form, and go to the District Foreign Affairs Office to apply for an invitation confirmation letter;

3. It is necessary to complete the residence permit within few days, and it is not allow to leave the country during this period. If the residence permit is not completed within 30 days, it is necessary to apply for a "Z" visa to exit the country, and the visa will not be extended or changed during in the country;

4. Go to the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau in time for a physical examination and obtain a "Health Certificate";

5. Apply and obtain the "Foreigner Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China" at the Human Resources and Social Security Department or apply for the "Foreign Expert Certificate" at the Bureau of Foreign Experts Affairs

6. The applicant shall go to the Exit-Entry Administration Office of Xian Municipal Public Security Bureau to apply for the "Employment Residence Permit" with relevant materials.

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