Foreign-invested enterprises employing foreigners in China shall complete relevant procedures, such as work permits, for the employees in accordance with laws. Since 2017, China has introduced a unified work permit system for foreigners working in China. Foreigners working in China shall apply for relevant visas and residence permits with the Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit in China and the Work Permit for Foreigners. High-end foreign talent can enjoy various favorable policies such as"notification + commitment", acceptance of application without prerequisite for certain materials, and green channels. The acceptance and approval of the permit shall be handled by relevant local administrative departments in charge of foreigner-related matters through the unified system . For relevant classification standards and processing procedures, please refer to the Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs on Printing and Distributing the Provisional Service Guide for Work Permits for Foreigners Working in China (Interim) (WZF [2017] No. 36).

Source: Foreign Investment Guide of the People's Republic of China (2023 Edition)

Updated on Jan. 22, 2024