Work Abroad in China

China Work Visa

China has a booming economy and has many multinational companies.  The country offers numerous job opportunities for those who want to work here. For those who wish to work in China and have received an offer of employment, they will require a work permit or employment license from the Chinese government.

This visa is called the Z visa which is issued for a single entry with which you can stay in the country for a longer duration (three months) but the holder of the visa should enter the country within 90 days of the issue of the visa. The holder of the visa must register at the local public security bureau within 30 days of arrival in the country.

On completing these formalities, a China Residence Permit will be issued to replace a Z visa that will allow them multiple entries to the country for one year.

Documents required:

  • Completed visa application form
  • Recent passport-size photo
  • Valid Passport
  • Work Permit (provided by the employer in China)
  • Any other required documents
  • Official letter of invitation
  • Health certificate from a recent medical exam

Documents required for a residence permit:

  • Your passport
  • Registration form of your Temporary Residence (see above),
  • Duly filled foreigner’s Visa and Resident Permit Application Form,
  • Passport photograph
  • Health Certificate issued by the Health & Quarantine Bureau
  • Other supporting documents

Eligibility criteria for QMAS visa

  • First-class degree in Bachelor’s or Master’s level from a recognized university
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience.
  • Age should be between 18-50years
  • IELTS/TOEFL exam scores required to prove language proficiency.
  • Meet the financial requirements for the immigration process.
  • Have the minimum points under General Points Based Test

How AMI Education and Immigration Can Help You?

  • Advise you on the required documentation
  • Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
  • Fill out the application forms
  • Review your documents for the visa application

FAQ

For intending to work in China, you will have to apply for the Z visa.

The expected processing time for a Chinese visa is about 1 to 2 weeks.

Urgent service might be provided for visa processing, subject to the approval of the Consulates General or the Chinese Embassy. Do keep in mind that the applicant would be required to pay an extra fee as applicable.

Generally, a holder of Chinese Z visa will be required to apply – within 30 days of entering China – for a residence permit with the local public security authorities.