“Foreigners employed in China” here refers to foreigners who have not obtained permission to reside long-term in China but who obtain legal social work and are compensated for that work.

Applicants should first obtain an “Employment License” or an “Experts Working Permit” and then take one of these forms in addition to all other required forms to the nearest Chinese Consulate and process a work (Z) visa. Upon entering China, the applicant should then have an “Employment Permit” or “Expert Certificate” processed.

“Employment Permits” are distributed and supervised by the Labor Department. Foreign employees taking up work in China or members of representative organs in China should apply for an Employment Permit.

“Expert Certificates” are distributed and supervised by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs. Two types of foreign employees should apply for this permit. The first is foreign professionals who are employed in the fields of education, technology, news, publishing, culture, arts, sanitation, athletics, etc. The second is foreigners who are employed in an enterprise in a high level management or technology position.

Foreign nationals with either an “Employment Permit” or “Expert Certificate” can then go to the local Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Control Department to apply for a “Residence Permit”. After obtaining a residence permit (in addition to one of the aforementioned employment permits), the foreigner can then legally reside and work in China.

I want to apply for:

 . Employment Permit / Expert Certificates
 . Residence Permit
 . Business visit (F) visas in Beijing
 . Tourist (L) Visa in Beijing
 . Relative Visit Visa

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Other useful information:

 . Applicable Laws and Regulations for Foreigners Working in China
 . Temporary Accommodation Registration
 . Processing a New Visa or Residence Permit in the Case of a Lost Passport
 . Police Clearance Certificates (Clear Background Check) for Aliens