As is known to us all, if foreigners want to work in China legally, they shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits according to law. It should be noted that Foreigner’s Work Permit (FWP) has its validity periods. Before the expiration date, foreigners should apply for extension if they plan to continue working in China.
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The Chinese New Year is coming, and China will warmly welcome the Spring Festival holiday. According to the Notice of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Some Holidays in 2022, Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau is scheduled for a 7-day holiday from Jan 31 to Feb 6. Jan 29 (Saturday) and Jan 30 (Sunday) are adjusted as workdays.
In order to avoid missing the suitable handling time, foreigners need to check the validity of Foreigner’s Work Permit in advance and it is necessary to know how to apply for extension if their FWP is about to expire.
Application for Extension of FWP
Foreigners who plan to extend the Foreigner's Work Permit should complete the application online. Applicants are supposed to submit the required documents according to the regulations.
If the documents are incomplete and the contents filled in fail to meet the requirements, the accepting agency will inform the applicants online of all the problems. If the documents are found complete and consistent with the requirements, the accepting agency will accept the application and issue a dated Acceptance Notice on FWP Application.
For an approved application, the Approval Letter on Administrative Permission shall be granted. The Foreigner's Work Permit information of the System will be automatically updated.
Attention
During the application process, if the application is returned by the accepting agency or reviewing agency because its documents fail to meet the requirements, the employer should revise the application according to the Reasons and re-submit the application as soon as possible. The processing time will be recalculated.
Documents Required for Extension of FWP
1.Application Form for Extension of FWP
2.Employment contract or proof of employment
3.Visa or valid Residence Permit
4.Other documents according to the requirements
Attention
If the applicant’s labor contract, which is submitted to the System for his or her last application, is still valid, or the applicant intends to extend his or her employment, an application for Extension shall be made 30-90 days prior to the expiry date of FWP.
source: http://kjj.gz.gov.cn/
HACOS suggests foreigners keep an eye on the expiry date of Foreigner’s Work Permit. In order to avoid the risk of exceeding the time limit, foreigners should remember to apply for extension 30-90 days before Foreigner’s Work Permit expires.
If you plan to go to the accepting agency or handle the relevant business about Foreigner’s Work Permit in recent days, you are supposed to pay attention to the holiday notice and consider the holiday time of Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and choose reasonable time. According to the regulations, anyone coming for business handling should wear a mask, and follow the coronavirus precautionary measures in the hall.
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