Applying for Work Visas and Related Documentation

With the Olympics now a thing of the past, the restrictions are likely to remain in place for 2009. China has various anniversaries to contend with, such as the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s departure to India, and the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square demonstrations. These will result in heightened domestic security measures during the year and will impact on the type of foreign involvement China wants in the country during this time. Visa issuance will be affected. Applications for employment visas and residence permits will become more stringent. In this article, we look at how to apply for an employment and residence certificate in China, the current documentation needed, and new requirements that are being put in place across the country.

Applying for an employment and residence certificate in China can be roughly broken down into four steps: the Alien Employment License application; the Employment Visa and Residence Permit Notification application; the Alien Employment Permit application; and the Residence Permit application.

Alien Employment License

The Alien Employment License is a document which basically states that a foreigner is allowed to work in China. It is needed to apply for an Employment (Z) Visa Invitation Letter from the Ministry of Commerce. An invitation letter is needed to apply for an entry visa that can be converted into a work and residence permit. While in the past it was common for F visas to be converted into work and residence permits, currently most cities require an applicant to obtain their Z Visa from their country of residence (their home nation or country where they possess legal residency).
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