Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for Visa Z?

According to the regulations, foreign experts who plan to work in China for more than 6 months should present their invitation letters, valid passports and certificates, and Work Permit to a Chinese diplomatic representative organization, consulate or other overseas organization entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for application of Visa Z.

What requirements should I meet for working in China?

1. You shall be friendly to China and willing to cooperate with us. Not only should you be excellent in professional level that enables the working commission but be good in health condition.

2. You shall have gained a bachelor's degree or higher.

How can I apply for my entry visas?

You may apply for visas to the Chinese diplomatic representative organization, consulate or other overseas organizations authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What procedures should I follow to obtain a residence permit?

For an expert with an employment term of one year or longer, a visa of over one-year period should be applied, and the expert is required to take a overall health checkup including AIDS TEST BEFORE COMING TO china. After entrance onto China, validation Certificate of Health Examination Record of Foreigners to local hygienic and quarantine department. On the basis of this validation certificate and the Foreign Experts certificate, the Public Security Organs of local regions can issue the Residence Permit to foreigners. A foreigner without health checkup and staying shorter than one year in China is allowed to receive only temporary residence permit.

How do I apply for the Foreign Experts Certificate?

To apply for the Foreign Experts Certificate, the host institution should present the introduction letter from the authoritative agent; cultural and educational experts should present the contract, agreement between the governments or universities, Visa Z or its duplicate, and 2 personal photos. This certificate is valid for one year at most. When it expires, it should be renewed, otherwise it will be invalid. When work units change, the certificate should be returned to the issuer and a new one applied for in the new work place.