Do you want to know what you need to do if want to work in China? Here you can get the answer.
Permits and certificates required to work in China
According to Exit and Entry Administration Law of China: Foreigners who work in China must obtain a work permit and a work-type residence permit in accordance with relevant regulations. No entities or individuals shall employ foreigners who don’t have these two documents.
Apply online from outside China for a foreigner’s work permit notice
Apply for a Z or R visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate.
Apply for the foreigner’s work permit at foreigner’s work management department
Apply for work-type residence permits at a public security department
The Basic requirements to work in China:
Employers must:
1.Be legally established ,without record of severe illegal behavior or lack of credit;
2.Employ foreigner’s for specialized posts that comply with national regulations, when no suitable Chinese candidates are available;
3.Pay foreigner’s at no less than local minimum wage standards;
4.Obtain approval needed by industrial management departments according to laws and regulations.
Applicants must:
1.Be aged over 18 ,in good health, have no criminal record ,have a definite employer in China ,and have the necessary professional skills and knowledge;
2.Must apply for positions that are much needed in China and facilitate China’s economic development.
3.Comply with laws or regulations about foreigner’s work in China.
It’s convenient to apply for a foreigner’s work permit !
The state council leading group for the reform of administrative examination and approval system decides.
SAFEA is in charge of the implementation of the foreigner’s work permit system.
The new policy was officially implemented nationwide on April 1st ,2017.
Only 7 items are needed for application :
1.Application from for foreigner’s work permit
2.Job qualification certificate
3.Medical certificate(expect for foreigner’s who already have a valid residence permit)
4.Employment contract, employment certificate ,or government authorization letter
5.Passport ,visa or valid residence permit
6.Certificate(diploma) of highest academic degree or relevant vocational qualification certificate
7.Non-criminal record certificate
Application materials also need ‘visas’
According to international practices,some of the application materials,including highest academic degree diplomas or vocations qualification certificates ,and non-criminal record certificates, must have consular authentication.
Flowchart for foreigner’s work permit application
(for foreigners who will in China for 90days or more )
Green channel procedures include:
1.online application, paper material verification not needed if already recruited by relevant national talent programs.
2.Requiring only an applicant’s commitment regarding a non-criminal record certificate, but only certain applicants may proceed on a personal confirmation basis in regards to their highest academic degree diplomas, or any other professional qualifications ; others may be required to provide supporting documents.
Other green channel to note:
3.High-end talents (type A) with other types of visa or valid residence permits already in China may apply for a foreigner’s work permit directly.
4.Processing time of application,extension or cancellation of a foreigner’s work permit is reduced to 5 work days.
5.May apply for a foreigner’s work permit with a valid period of a maximum of five years.
Related article:
http://www.startupbusinesschina.com/classification-standards-for-foreigners-working-in-china-2017/
http://www.startupbusinesschina.com/income-tax-calculate-form-for-foreigners-who-working-in-china/
