How does a foreigner work in China?

If foreigners want to work in China, they need to apply for a work visa, that is, a Z visa, and then apply for a foreigner's employment permit and a foreigner's residence certificate before they can be employed in China. Foreigners who have not obtained residence certificates (that is, those holding F, L, C and G visas), foreigners studying and practicing in China, and accompanying family members of foreigners holding Z visas are not allowed to work in China. Under special circumstances, the employer shall apply for the license certificate according to the examination and approval procedures specified in these Provisions. A foreigner who has been hired can change his identity with a permit to the public security organ and apply for an employment permit and residence permit before he can be hired.

According to Article 7 of the Regulations on the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China, foreigners must meet the following conditions when they are employed in China:

1, age 18, healthy;

2. Have the necessary professional skills and corresponding work experience to engage in their work;

3. No criminal record;

4. Having a definite employer;

5. Holding a valid passport or other international travel documents that can replace passports (hereinafter referred to as documents that can replace passports).

Article 8 Foreigners who are employed in China enter the country with a Z visa (if there is a visa-free agreement, it shall be handled according to the agreement), and after entering the country, they can obtain the Employment Certificate for Foreigners (hereinafter referred to as the Employment Certificate) and the Residence Certificate for Foreigners before they can be employed in China.

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Foreigners who want to go to China must apply for a Chinese visa. In addition to visa exemption according to relevant agreements and regulations, foreigners must apply for and complete a Chinese visa before entering China. Before you go to China, you should check whether the visa is valid. If the visa expires or the number of entry times is insufficient, you must re-apply for a visa.

Z visa is issued to foreigners who apply to work in China. Persons who work (holding Z visa), study (holding X visa), settle down (holding D visa) and resident journalists (holding J-/KLOC-0 visa) in China must go through residence formalities with the local public security organ within 30 days from the date of entry. Resident personnel of diplomatic and consular institutions must go through residence formalities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local foreign affairs departments within 30 days from the date of entry.

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, China-Regulations on the Administration of Foreigners Working in China