Visa Services in China

Service Content

1.Basic Process for Foreigner Legal Work in China

Work & Residence permit application for foreign employees and employers, including but not limited to:

Open company’s work permit account

Work Permit application

Residence Permit application, extension, change, cancellationt

Work Permit annual inspection, cancellation

Basic Process for Foreigner Legal Work in China

2.Other types of Visa Application:

Student Visa Application

Family Reunion Visa Application

Tourism Visa Application

Temporary Visa Application

3.Permanent residence (Chinese Green Card)

Definition of “Chinese Green Card" (Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card)?

“Chinese green card”, namely the "Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of People's Republic of China", is a permanent residence permit issued by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China to foreigners who have made prominent contributions to China's economic and social development or who match other conditions for permanent residence in China. Its validity period is five or ten years and can be extended upon expiration.

Why choose us?

01.

We offer one-stop solution by providing professional guidance in application materials preparation, legalization, translation, inspection and submission.

02.

Our consultants have abundant years of application experiences with real-time updated knowledge of the government policies.

4.Legalization Documents Issuance Assistance

In the application process of foreigner’s work permit, foreigner permanent residence permit, and some types of visa, according to the relevant regulations of the Chinese government, the applicant needs to provide some essential documents, such as: non-criminal record certificate, education notarization certificate, marriage relationship certificate, etc., we could provide some assistance.

Service Procedure

FAQ

Q1: Why do foreigners need to apply for work permit in China

01.Article 41 of Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China:

Foreigners who work in China shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits in accordance with relevant regulations. No entities or individuals shall employ foreigners who have no work permits or work-type residence permits.

02.Article 80 of Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China:

Foreigners who work in China illegally shall be fined not less than RMB 5,000 but not more than RMB 20,000 yuan; where circumstances are serious, they shall be detained for not less than five days but not more than fifteen days and shall also be fined not less than RMB 5,000 yuan but not more than RMB 20,000 yuan.

Q2: What are the classification standards for foreigners working in China?

According to the Notice on Comprehensively Implementing the System of the Foreigner’s Work Permit in China (No. 40 [2017] SAFEA), foreigners working in China are divided into Foreign High-end Talents (Category A), Foreign Professionals (Category B), Other Foreigners (Category C).

Q3:Who are Foreign High-end Talents (Category A)?

Foreign High-end Talents (Category A) include scientists, science and technology leading talents, international entrepreneurs, special talents and other foreign high-end talents urgently needed in the economic and social development of China who fall in line with the national priority list for foreign talents.

1
Selected for the Domestic Talents Programs;
2
Conforming to the international criteria of professional achievement;
3
Fulfilling the market demand for government-encouraged posts;
4
Innovative and entrepreneurial talents;
5
Outstanding young talents;
6
Graded 85 points or more in the points-based system.

Q4:Who are Foreign Professionals (Category B)?

Foreign Professionals (Category B) are in line with the guidance catalogue for foreigners working in China and the demands of the economic and social development of China.

1
Foreign professionals with a bachelor degree or above and 2 years and above related work experience.
2
Skilled talents with internationally recognized qualification certificates or in short supply.
3
Teachers of foreign languages.
4
Foreign talents with average salary income no less than 4 times the social average salary income of the previous year in Shanghai.
5
Special personnel under the relevant state regulations or for the implementation of special projects.
6
Professionals graded 60 points or more according to the points-based system.

Q5:What are Other Foreigners (Category C)?

Other Foreigners (Category C) refer to foreigners employed to meet the demand of the domestic labor market in line with the state policies and regulations, including.

1
Foreign employees in line with the relevant regulations concerning the employment of foreigners in China;
2
Foreigners engaged in some temporary or short-term (no longer than 90 days) posts;
3
Foreigners under the quota system management, including young foreigners coming to China for internship under intergovernmental agreements, foreign students in line with the relevant regulations, foreign graduates from overseas institutions of higher level;