Scope of application: foreigners who have entered China with other types of visas but cannot leave China to apply for embassy certification documents and Z visas due to the epidemic.

The detailed content

According to Article 41 of the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China", foreigners who working in China should enter the country with occupational visas (if there is a mutual visa exemption agreement, follow the agreement), and must obtain the "Foreigner Work Permit  certificate" and residence permit for foreigners after entering China, so that they can work in China. No unit or individual may employ foreigners who have not obtained work permits and work-type residence permits.

Basic requirements for applicants

1. They should be at least 18 years old, in good health, with no criminal record, with a definite employer in the country, and with the necessary professional skills or appropriate knowledge level for their work.

2. The work is in line with the needs of China's economic and social development, for the domestic urgent shortage of professionals.

3. If the laws and regulations provide otherwise for foreigners to work in China, such provisions shall prevail.

The service object

1. Foreign high-end talents (category A)

High-end foreign talents refer to those scientists, leading scientists, international entrepreneurs, and special talents who meet the needs of China's economic and social development and meet the standards for points-based high-end foreign talents. Foreign high-end talents are not limited by age, education and work experience.

2. Foreign Professionals (Category B)

Foreign professionals refer to those who are in urgent need of economic and social development and meet the work guidance catalogue and job requirements of foreigners in China. They have a bachelor's degree or above and two or more years of relevant work experience. Age, educational background or work experience restrictions may be relaxed for those who meet the standards for innovative and entrepreneurial talents, talents with professional skills, outstanding foreign graduates, points-based foreign professional talents, and those who implement intergovernmental agreements or agreements. Where the State has provisions for specialized personnel and personnel for government projects, such provisions shall prevail.

3. Other foreigners (Category C)

Other foreign personnel refer to other foreign personnel who meet the needs of the domestic labor market and comply with national policies.

List of materials for foreigners to work in China

1. The applicant's original passport with a validity period of more than 18 months and a photocopy of its information page, visa page, and latest entry stamp page;

2. Original medical certificate

3. Original embassy certified copy of no criminal record certificate, embassy certified copy of the highest education, work qualification certificate, etc. and their translations.

4. "Application Form for Foreigners to Work in China"

5. Relevant application materials of the company

6. Other auxiliary materials

Procedures for foreigners to work in China

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 should be notified on the spot that the content needs to be supplemented and corrected, and it will 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", all need to verify the employment contract or on-the-job Original certificates, work qualification certificates, no criminal record certificates, medical examination certificates, certificates of highest degree certificates, etc.

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.