New Foreigner Work Permit System Goes National starts 1 April
In October 2016, China initiated a pilot program for foreigner work permits in a few cities (including Beijing and Shanghai) and provinces that integrates foreigner entry employment licenses and foreign expert employment licenses into one “foreigner employment permit.” This pilot program is intended to streamline current application and administration procedures and processes and to attract more high-level foreign talent to China. As of March 28, 2017, the pilot cities/provinces have processed 20,188 applications, and issued 4,375 foreigner work license notices (外国人工作许可通知) and 9,638 foreigner work permits (外国人工作许可证) and 21,866 employers have registered their accounts with the relevant authorities.
The program will go national on April 1, 2017. April Fools' Day!
Under the new regime, the current foreign expert work license and foreigner employment license will be integrated into one document called the foreigner work license notice. The employer and foreign applicant will be able to complete and submit the license form electronically. The original “alien employment permit” and “foreign expert certificate” will be integrated into one permit called the foreigner work permit. Every foreigner will have one permit number per foreigner work permit, which will be used by the same individual for life.
A nationwide administration service system for foreigners coming to China will be established. The application materials required for submission will be considerably fewer than previously, reducing by about half the documentation needed to submit.
Foreigners will be divided into three categories: A for high level talent, B for professional personnel, and C for foreigners who are nontechnical or service workers hired on a temporary/seasonal basis. Various criteria will be rated and used to generate a score for each foreign applicant, such as salary, educational background, Chinese language fluency, experience, and length of service. The goal is to encourage A level foreigners to come to and work in China, exert control over B level foreigners and restrict/limit the C levels.
Be demand-oriented and urgently needed in China’s socio-economic development, including scientists, leading talents in science and technology, international entrepreneurs, special talents, and other foreigners receive enough points based on High-Level-Talent criteria. No limit for age or working experience.
Be job-demand oriented and meet the requirements of guidelines for foreigners working in China, receiving points based on Common-Talent criteria.
Generally get bachelor’s degree (or above) with two-year woking experience and no more than 60 years old (less strict if necessary).
Meet the requirements of China’s labor market, be engaged in temporary, seasonal, non-technical or service jobs in conformity with Chinese regulations.
Check the table belwo for criteria.
Differences
In terms of quantity, there is no limit for Type-A talents, certain limits for Type-B based on market demand and Type-C based on regulations.
Indeed, only a Type-A foreigner can get his or her country’s Z-Visa in Chinese Embassy (no need to come back to his or her country’s embassy), get a one-year or above Work Visa (usually 2 or 5 years), and easier to apply for China’s Green Card.
Now what comes to you mind?
Bascially, it is not so hard to be rated Type A, if you are an innovative entrepreneur or regarded as an outstanding young people, you are qualified to get Work Visa directly.
Points which are easier to get.For most of the expats in China, these points are easier to get:
Pass Test of Chinese Language Ability for Foreigner (HSK) ,the better your HSK level, the higher your points. (10 points at most)
The richer your working experience, the higher your points. (15 points at most)
More easy to get points within 26-45 years old. (15 points at most)
The higher your academic education level, the higher your points. (20 points for a doctor’s degree)
The longer your working time, the higher your points. (15 points for more than 9-year working)
China continues easing burdens and reducing hurdles to make its workforces more global and China employers are showing much greater willingness to spend real money to attract high-level foreign talent.
Have you checked your China employee contract? I mean really checked it? You should.
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