A work visa is required for foreigners who want to get salary in China. Foreigners are confused when they face tons of information online, whether China's Z visa is China work visa? If want to work legally in China, foreigner should get Z visa, residence permit or work visa?. You will see the evolution of China work visa.
Z visa was work visa in China before 2007. And this visa was valid for 1 year and has multiple entries. After 2007, Z visa is issued in Hong Kong, or the country which issued the passport for China Z visa applicant. As you can see the duration of each stay became 000 days. The Entries limited to 01.
China Z visa Comparision
Before 2007 After 2007
Visa Category Z Z
Visa Entries Multiple 01
Validity 1 Year 000
Issue At China cities HK or overseas consulate
Need Conversion? no Yes, to residence permit
recently, the holder of China Z visa has to get the residence permit (as below) in 30 days, after he/she get Chinese entry stamp.
China Work Visa Comparision
Before 2007 After 2007
Visa Category Z Residence Permit
Visa Entries Multiple N/A (Multi entry)
Purpose of Residence N/A 任职(working)
Requirements
Applicant's valid actual passport with at least six months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
One accurately and truthfully completed Visa Application Form.
One recent passport standard photo affixed on the Application Form.
Work Permit (one of the following work permits):
Foreigners Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC.
Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries (regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration.
An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs.
Invitation Letter to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations issued by National Offshore Oil Corporation.
How to Apply
You can go to the Chinese embassy, consulates or other diplomatic missions in person for an application. You can also entrust your friends, a travel agency or visa agency to act on your behalf. There is no need to make an appointment. Mailed applications are not acceptable.
Processing Time
It usually takes 4 working days for processing. For example, you submit application on Monday and then you can pick up your visa on Thursday. Additional US$ 30 is charged for 1 working day processing and US$ 20 for 2-3 working day processing.
Visa Fees
The fee is as same as the fee for other types of Chinese visa. Generally speaking, Chinese embassy or consulate only issue single entry Z to aliens. If you apply for it in the United States of America, US$140 for American citizens, US$30 for other citizens.
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