How to Apply for Work Permits after Graduation?

01、Have work experiment

If you have over 2 years of relevant work experience (including overseas internships), you may directly apply for a Category B Work Permit (Foreign Professional Talent) through employer sponsorship.

Application Steps:
1️⃣ Employer submits materials online (employment contract, degree certification, etc.)
2️⃣ Obtain Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit after government approval

3️⃣ Enter China with Z-visa → Convert to formal work permit within 30 days

02、Zero-Experience Solutions

For fresh graduates, these policy-supported channels require NO prior work experience:

Requirements: Register a company with real operations + hire Chinese staff

Pros: Full career autonomy, ideal for entrepreneurs

Cons: Unpredictable economic risk; requires specialized knowledge and experience; requires capital verification, tax compliance, annual audits

Requirements:

· Master's/PhD degree with GPA ≥ 80% or B+/B (grading system)

· Job must align with your major + salary ≥ local average

Advantage: Exempt from work experience! National quota system for graduates

Key Docs: Records of no bad behavior in school, transcripts, and proof that the employer has publicly posted recruitment information for domestic workers at the local public employment and talent service agency for 30 days.

Estimate whether you meet the requirements for a work permit through the scoring and assignments form of integration elements. If you score 60 points, you can apply for a Class B work permit.

· STEM Graduates: Master's+ from Top 500 global universities in STEM fields → Direct Category B eligibility

· Salary Breakthrough: Wage ≥ 4x local average (e.g., Shanghai 2025: ~¥80K/month) → Instant Category B