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In China, all foreigner willing to work must obtain both a residence permit and a work permit. These two types of visas will allow foreign employees to work in China.
The required document for a work visa in China are as follows:
Getting a visa when the employee is based outside China is the proper way to obihj,tain a visa.
There is no need to make an appointment, unlike other visa processes with other countries. First you will apply online from outside China for a Foreigner’s Work Permit Notice. The second step is to go to the Chinese embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission in person to apply for a Z-Class Visa. Turn in your passport, Work Permit Notice and Visa Application and wait until you receive the visa. Once the visa is received then you can get on a plane to travel to China.
Getting a work visa when the employee is based inside of China can be difficult. The proper procedure is to apply from outside the country before you travel to China with a visa in hand.
It is important to note that all foreign working permit holders must register with the police within 24 hours of their arrival in China. To register with the police you must bring:
Your business can easily hire employees in China without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.
In China, visa holder must have their family members apply to an S2 visa in order to bring their family. The S2 visas are for a spouse, parent, child, child’s spouse, parents-in-law, grandparents, and/or grandchildren.
If all documents are properly completed and submitted, the visa process will take around 4 days to complete and receive a response.
The Z visa (the work permit visa) allows a stay duration of 30 days from arrival in China, during that time you and your employer will be seeking a Temporary Residence Permit for the duration of the employment contract. The Temporary Residence Permit will allow the employee to stay anywhere from 90 days to 5 years depending on the agreement of the employment contract.
Yes, a global employer of record can provide help getting work visas in China.
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Singapore 068895
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10997, Berlin
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