Service Guidance on Application for Foreigners' Work Permit in China

This guidance is applicable to the legal employers in China and their foreign employees on the application for foreigners’ work permit in China.

2021-12-03

These foreigners are allowed to enter China starting Sept. 28

Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion are allowed to enter China from Sept. 28 with no need to apply for new visas, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Immigration Administration yesterday.

2020-09-24

Application process concerning a Foreign Expert Certificate in China

Since June 1, 2008, the authorities have also been accepting online applications for Foreign Expert Work Permits and Foreign Expert Certificates – in addition to applications submitted in person.

2017-11-23

Customs Procedures concerning Luggage and Articles Carried by Foreign Personnel Entering and Leaving the Country

Foreign experts intending to work on a long-term basis in China are only permitted to bring into the country luggage and any other articles for personal use - and within reasonable quantities.

2017-11-23

Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Gold and Silver Imported by Foreign Experts

Foreign experts who carry gold, silver - or products made of gold or silver - should declare them to China Customs, and Customs officers are likely to approve reasonable quantities for private use.

2017-11-23

Who Requires a Foreign Expert Work Permit

Z (Work) Visa is only issued to foreign experts who intend to work in the P.R. China for a period of time such as one year.

2017-11-23

Foreign Experts - Preparation ahead of Departure from China

Foreign experts holding valid passports or other identification documents are allowed to stay in the P.R. China - and also to leave the country. The experts should make sure they have made adequate preparations before the end of their period of employment.

2017-11-23

Goods which Foreign Experts are not allowed to bring into PR China

According to the Customs Law of the People’s Republic of China, foreign experts are not allowed to carry the following objects when they enter the P. R. China:

2017-11-23

Applying for Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization and Press Card

Applying for and changing Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization

2017-11-23

Renewal of Press Card (R)

Press Card (R) of a resident foreign journalist remain valid for no more than one year. Resident foreign journalist shall apply for extension of Press Card (R) before it expires.

2017-11-23

Cancelling and Reissuing Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization in China and Press Card (R)

The Certificate for Permanent Office of Foreign Media Organization shall be cancelled under following circumstances:

2017-11-23

Terminating Operation by a Permanent Office

Where the permanent office of a foreign media organization intends to terminate its operation in China, it shall notify the Information Department of its intention 30 days prior to the termination and, within 7 working days from the date of the termination,

2017-11-23

Departure of Resident Journalists

Before its resident journalist leaving his post, the permanent office of the foreign media organization should notify the IPC or local FAOs of the departure, have his Press Card (R) cancelled and ensure him to have paid all taxes, rents and other due expenses.

2017-11-23

Samples of Foreign Employment Permit and Certificate

2017-11-23

Qualifications of foreigners employed in China

Foreigners employed in China should meet the following conditions:

2017-11-23

Application process concerning a Foreign Expert Certificate in China

Since June 1, 2008, the authorities have also been accepting online applications for Foreign Expert Work Permits and Foreign Expert Certificates – in addition to applications submitted in person.

2017-11-23

Shenzhen trials foreign work permit program

Started on Nov. 1, 2016,  Shenzhen trials enforcement of a national pilot program to merge the two existing foreign work permits, the border entrance work permit and the foreign experts work permit.

2017-11-21

How to Find a Job in China

The job search in China can be rather challenging, especially for newly-arrived expats. Of course, there is the language barrier and the need for a visa. But did you know that you will get nowhere without a business network? Read our article and learn more about finding a job in China.

2017-11-21

Dual work permits for foreign employees integrated

The double-track work permits, involving border entrance work permit and foreign experts work permit for overseas employees in China, will soon be streamlined into one system under reforms initiated by the State Council and implemented by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

2017-11-21