随着2021年毕业季的到来，有不少在境外知名高校取得硕士及以上学位的外籍毕业生，或在中国境内高校取得硕士及以上学位的外国留学生，他们没有工作经验，很难在中国申办工作许可。

But there are preferential policies for new graduates to apply for a work visa (Class C), that is, work experience is not required. Take Shanghai as an example, from October 2020, work visas (Class C) can be applied for within two years after graduation.

然而，对应届毕业生申请工作签证（C类）有优惠政策，即不要求工作经验。以上海为例，从2020年10月起，工作签证（C类）可以在毕业后两年内申请。

If there is no class C work visa policy in other cities, you can try to apply for a work permit with the "points system". Generally, it can also be applied if the points reach 60.

如果在其他城市的话，没有C类工作签证的政策，那么可以尝试一下用“积分制”办理，积分达到60分一般也可以办理。

What is a work visa (Class C)

什么是工作签证（C类）

Class C of foreign ordinary personnel, in general, is "other foreigners in line with national regulations", including foreign youth doing internship in China, college graduates and other personnel. It mainly includes:

外国普通人员C类， 总的来说就是“符合国家规定的其他外国人”,包括来华实习的外国青年、高校毕业生等领域人员。主要包括：

（1） Foreign personnel who meet the current regulations on the administration of foreigners working in China;

（一）符合现行外国人在中国工作管理规定的外国人员；

（2） Foreign personnel engaged in temporary and short-term work (no more than 90 days);

（二）从事临时性、短期性（不超过 90 日）工作的外国人员；

（3） The personnel who implement the quota system which include foreign youth who come to China for internship according to intergovernmental agreements, foreign students who meet the specified conditions, foreign graduates of overseas colleges and universities, foreigners working in special fields such as ocean fishing, etc.

（三）实施配额制管理的人员，包括根据政府间协议来华实习的外国青年、符合规定条件的外国留学生和境外高校外籍毕业生、远洋捕捞等特殊领域工作的外国人等。

Quota is to limit the employment of foreigners with fixed quota according to time, region and type of work. When the quota is full, no work permit will be granted. Under the new system, the implementation plan clearly puts forward that China will implement "quantitative restriction" measures for foreigners working in China.

配额就是按时间按地域按工种限制固定名额的外国人就业，名额满了就不再批工作许可。新制度下，实施方案明确提出我国将对来华工作外国人实行“数量限制”措施。

Approval conditions of work visa (Class C) for foreign college graduates

外籍高校毕业生工作签证（C类）审批条件

（1） At least 18 years old, in good health;

（一）年满18周岁，身体健康；

（2） No criminal record;

（二）无犯罪记录；

（3） Excellent academic performance, with an average score of no less than 80 points (100 point system, other points are converted into 100 point system) or above B + / B (grade system), and no record of bad behavior during school;

（三）学习成绩优秀，平均成绩不低于80分（百分制，其他分制换算成百分制处理）或B+/B（等级制）以上，在校期间无不良行为记录；

（4） Obtain corresponding education and degree;

（四）取得相应的学历与学位；

（5） There is a definite employer, who is engaged in the corresponding job and major. In principle, the salary shall not be lower than the average salary of on-the-job employees of local urban companies, and the specific standard shall be reasonably determined by each provincial Human Resources and Social Security Department according to the actual situation of the employment market and the needs of introducing talents;

（五）有确定的聘用单位，从事工作岗位与所学专业对口。薪酬原则上不低于当地城镇单位在岗职工平均工资，具体标准由各省级人力资源社会保障部门根据就业市场实际和引进人才工作的需要合理确定；

（6） Hold a valid passport or other international travel document that can replace the passport.

（六）持有有效护照或能代替护照的其他国际旅行证件。

Case sharing

案例分享

Case 1

案例1

Mr. B has a master's degree from Peking University. His GPA is 85 and he has found a job in Shanghai. He can apply for a work visa (Class C) in Shanghai.

B先生拥有北京大学的硕士学位，他的GPA是85分，并在上海找到一份工作。他可以在上海申请工作签证（C类）。

If Mr. B has only a bachelor's degree from Peking University, he is not eligible to apply in Shanghai. We recommend using local policies to apply in Beijing.

如果B先生只有北京大学的学士学位，他就没有资格在上海申请。我们建议使用当地的政策在北京申请。

Case 2

案例2

Ms. A is an undergraduate of Utrecht University with a GPA score of 90. She will work in the port special zone. She can apply for a work visa (category C).

A女士是乌特勒支大学的本科生，GPA成绩是90分，将在临港特区工作。她可以申请工作签证（C类）。

Note:

注意：

1. Compared with Chinese university graduates, the requirements for foreign university graduates are more stringent, and the requirements for the ranking and achievement of schools are higher.

1. 与中国的大学毕业生相比，对外国大学毕业生的要求更为严格，对学校的排名和成绩要求更高。

2. The applicant needs to apply in China. If the applicant is outside China, he / she needs to apply for PU letter first. If you have any questions about Chinese visa application (work visa, Pu letter, company registration, etc.), please contact us.

2.申请人需要在中国进行申请。如果申请人在中国境外，他/她需要先申请PU信，如果您有任何关于中国签证申请（工作签证、PU函、公司注册等）的问题，请联系我们。

In addition to new graduates, which foreigners do not need 2 years of work experience?

除了应届毕业生，还有哪些外国人是无需2年工作经验呢？

If your company has good scale and qualification and the students are excellent graduates, then it is easy to handle.

只要你公司规模资质比较好。另外又是优秀毕业生，基本比较好办理。

Foreigners I have worked in China basically know that there are two necessary conditions for applying for a work visa for foreigners:

我在华工作过的外籍人基本都知道，外籍人才工作签证办理有两个必备条件：

1. Bachelor degree or above;

1. 本科及以上文化水平 ；

2. At least two years of relevant working experience;

2. 两年及以上相关工作经验；

Before 2020, due to the large market demand for foreign teachers, the requirements of the Foreign Experts Bureau for the position of English teachers in culture and education was relaxed accordingly. In addition to the need for foreign talents from native English speaking countries, they only need English related qualification certificates (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA and other certificates) plus undergraduate diplomas to apply for work permits for the position of English teachers. But now there are more and more strict requirements! However, for talents in other industries, two years or more working experience has always been a mandatory requirement.

2020年之前，由于外教市场需求大，外专局对于文教类英语老师职位的要求也相应放宽，外籍人才除了需要来自英语为母语的国家之外，只需英语相关资质证书（TEFL、TESOL、CELTA等证书）加上本科文凭便能以英语教师的职位申请工签。但如今也越来越严格要求！但对于其他行业的人才，两年及以上的工作经验却一直是硬性要求。

However, which foreigners do not need two years of work experience to apply for work visas in China?

然而还有哪些外国人在华办理工作签证是不需要满足两年工作经验的呢？

In January 2017, the Chinese government introduced new laws to make it easier for specific groups to find professional jobs in other industries in China. Following are the official notes from the government:

2017年1月，中国政府出台了新法律，使特定人群更容易在中国其他行业寻找专业性的工作。以下来自政府的官方说明：

"In order to implement the opinions on deepening the reform of talent development system and mechanism (ZF [2016] No. 9), it is proposed to allow some excellent foreign college graduates without work experience (personnel scope: including foreign students who have obtained a master's degree or above in colleges and universities in China and have graduated within one year, as well as foreign graduates who have obtained a master's degree or above in well-known colleges and universities abroad and have graduated within one year) employment in China.

“为贯彻落实《关于深化人才发展体制机制改革的意见》（中发〔2016〕9号），拟允许部分无工作经历的优秀外籍高校毕业生（人员范围：包括在中国境内高校取得硕士及以上学位且毕业一年以内的外国留学生，以及在境外知名高校取得硕士及以上学位且毕业一年以内的外籍毕业生）在华就业。

This means that any new graduate who obtains a master's degree from a Chinese University is eligible to find a job in China's job market. In addition, this policy also extends to famous universities around the world. To some extent, the higher the world university ranking, the higher the probability of successful visa application, but this is only an entry standard.

这意味着任何从中国的高校获取到硕士学位课程的应届毕业生都有资格在中国就业市场寻找工作。此外这项政策也延伸到世界各地名校，某个程度来说，世界排名越靠前的大学，签证申请成功几率越高，但这仅仅只是一个入门的标准。

As an excellent new graduate, this policy also needs to meet the following points while meeting the requirements of college diploma:

作为优秀应届毕业生，这项政策对于满足高校文凭要求的同时，还需满足以下几点：

1. Applicants need to apply for work within one year after graduation (Overtime expires)

1. 申请者需要在毕业一年以内申请工作（超时失效）

2. The work must be related to the specialty (some cities can according to the actual situation)

2.工作必须和专业相关（部分城市可根据实际情况）

3. High quality enterprise scale (medium and large enterprises are preferred)

3.优质的企业规模（中大型企业为佳）

4. The average graduation score is higher than 80 (excellent graduation)

4.毕业成绩平均分高于80分（优秀毕业）

Therefore, for employers and HR, if there is a new talent with master’s degree who is suitable for your company, who does not have enough social work experience, but meets the national requirements for high-end and scarce talents, it can be analyzed according to local policies. For foreign talents without two years of work experience, as long as they meet the above standards, you can apply for a work visa without two years of work experience.

所以，对于用人单位以及HR来说，如果有一个合适你们公司的硕士应届人才，却因没有足够的社会工作经验，但是满足国家对于高端、紧缺人才的要求，可以根据各地政策来分析，对于没有两年工作经验的外籍人才来说，只要符合上述所讲的标准，即可申请工作签证无需满足两年的工作经验。