According to the relevant laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, foreigners who work in China shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits.
If you have plan to work in Guangzhou, you should know the details of Foreigner’s Work Permit (FWP), involving the application requirements and procedures.
Who can apply for Foreigner’s Work Permit?
Eligible FWP Applicants
1.Being at least 18 years old and healthy, with no criminal record, employed by a certain employer in China and obtaining the professional skills or certain level of knowledge necessary for the job.
2.Being a professional which is urgently needed in China and employed for a job which is in line with the social and economic development in China.
3.Complying with the provisions of other laws and regulations on employment of foreigners in China.
Eligible Employers for Employing Foreigners
1.Being an organization established according to the laws, with no record of serious violation of law or discredit; should be special needs, short for Chinese candidates for the time being, and subject to relevant regulations in China; the payment and the salary of the job should be over the local minimum incomes.
2.Duly pre-approved by the relevant industry authorities as confined by the laws and regulations, if applicable.
3.Individual economic organizations and private citizens are prohibited from employing foreigners.
Evaluation Criteria for Talents
Applicants must be eligible and meet one of the following categories:
1.High-end Foreign Talents (Category A)
High-end scientists, science and technology leading talents, international entrepreneurs, and experts of special talents who are needed in China’s economic and social development and fulfil the demand, as well as talents who grade 85 points or more in the points-based system and meet the conditions for High-end Foreign Talents.
High-end Foreign Talents are free from restrictions on quota, age, education background and work experiences, and they may apply for FWP with “green channel” services. The FWP granted to them will normally be valid for no more than 5 years.
2.Foreign Professional Talents (Category B)
Talents in line with the "Foreigners Employed in China Guide Catalog" and urgently needed in economic and social development, with a bachelor degree or above and 2 years and above related work experiences or obtaining 60 points or more in the points-based system, under the age of 60.
If necessary, innovative and entrepreneurial talents, professional technical talents, outstanding foreign graduates, talents with points meeting the conditions for foreign professional talents in the points-based system, and personnel who undertake the intergovernmental agreements or accords may be entitled to more flexible restrictions on age, education background or work experiences.
3.Other foreigners (Category C)
Foreigners employed to meet the demand of the domestic labor market in line with the state policies and regulations. They should be under the age of 60 and under the quota system management.
How to apply for FWP in Guangzhou?
For foreigners outside China
A picture tells you the application procedures of Foreigner’s Work Permit (FWP).
For foreigners in China
Applicants who are eligible to apply for FWP from within China can apply for the FWP directly.
With the FWP, they can apply for the residence permit at the exit-entry administration departments of Guangzhou public security authorities.
source: Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau
Foreigner’s Work Permit is the legal certificate for foreigners to work in China. If you want to work in China, you should apply for Foreigner’s Work Permit in advance and check the application requirements and procedures to make sure you can work in China legally.
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