As we all know, foreigners who want to work in China can't just get a Z-word work visa. Generally, they have to get an employment permit and then apply for a Z-word visa before entering China, and after entering China with a Z-word visa, they also need to obtain an Employment Permit for Foreigners and a Residence Permit for Foreigners in order to be legally employed in China. Of course, there are exceptions. According to the "Regulations on the Administration of Foreigners' Employment in China" issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the following cases can be exempted from obtaining the Employment Permit or License.

Relevant Regulations

According to Article 9 of the Provisions on the Administration of Foreigners' Employment in China, foreigners who meet one of the following conditions are exempted from applying for employment permits or licenses:

(I) foreigners who are professional and technical and managerial personnel hired at the direct expense of the Chinese government, or foreigners who are hired at the expense of state organs and institutions, and who have senior technical titles or special skill qualifications confirmed by national or international authoritative technical management departments or industry associations, and who are holders of Foreign Expert Certificates issued by the Foreign Experts Bureau;.

(ii) foreign laborers who hold the Permit for Foreigners to Engage in Offshore Petroleum Operations in the People's Republic of China to Engage in Offshore Petroleum Operations, who do not need to land, and who have special skills; and

(3) Foreigners holding Temporary Business Performance Permit approved by the Ministry of Culture to engage in business cultural performances.

Article 10 Any foreigner who meets one of the following conditions can be exempted from applying for a license certificate and apply for an employment permit directly after entering the country with a Z-visa and relevant certificates:

(I) in accordance with the agreements between China and foreign governments, international organizations, the implementation of Sino-foreign cooperation and exchange projects hired to work in China foreigners;.

(ii) Chief representatives and representatives of foreign enterprises' permanent representative offices in China.

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