Applying for the extension of the foreigner's work permit in China refers to the extension of the foreigner's work permit (including the original foreign expert certificate and the original foreigner's employment permit) within the validity period, and the employer continues to employ the applicant in the original position (occupation).

Basic requirements for applicants

1. At least 18 years old and in good health;

2. Have the necessary professional skills and relevant working experience for the job;

3. No criminal record;

4. Continue to employ the applicant in the original position (occupation);

5.Hold a valid work permit and residence permit (30 days before the expiration date)

Application Materials

1. Application Form for Extension of Work Permit for Foreigners in China

2. Employment contract or employment certificate

3. Visa or valid residence permit

4.Work permit for foreigners

5. Others 

Application Procedures

The "Service Guide for Foreigners' Work Permit in China" issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs stipulates that foreigners who work in China for more than 90 days (excluding 90 days) must apply for a work permit in China. The application procedures are as follows:

1.Apply online. The employer logs in to the system, submits application information online, and provides relevant electronic materials.

2.Online pre-qualification. The acceptance agency shall pre-examine the materials submitted online within 5 working days from the date of submission of the materials (the date of submission of the materials is not included in the period). If the materials are incomplete and the content is not standardized, the acceptance agency shall notify the materials that need to be supplemented and corrected at one time; if the materials are complete and the content is standardized, the pre-examination will be passed.

3.Accept. The acceptance agency decides whether to accept or not after review. The application matters are within the scope of the authority of this administrative organ. If the application materials are complete and meet the requirements, the acceptance will be successful; if the application materials are incomplete or do not meet the statutory form, it shall be notified on the spot that the content needs to be supplemented and corrected, and the application shall be accepted after correction;

4.Review. After the examination is passed, the "Foreigner Work Permit Notice" will be generated online. The applicant should apply for the "Foreigner Work Permit" online after entering the country and submit paper materials. After submitting the materials for verification, the decision-making agency shall review and make a decision within 10 working days (the day when the materials are submitted for verification is not counted within the period). and to apply for the "Work Permit for Foreigners in China", Foreigners who apply for the "Permit for Foreigners to Work in China" are required to verify the original employment contract or employment certificate, work qualification certificate, no criminal record certificate, medical certificate, highest degree certificate and other originals.

5.Decide. If the approval is approved, a licensing decision will be made, and the "Foreigner Work Permit" will be notified on the spot. If the conditions and standards are not met, a written decision of disapproval shall be made, the reasons shall be explained, and the applicant or employer shall be informed that they have the right to apply for administrative reconsideration or file an administrative lawsuit in accordance with the law. The licensing decision-making agency can simplify the verification of paper materials for foreigners' work permit extension applications in China based on the credit records of the employer and the applicant.