Things You Should Know about the Z (Work) Visa in China

Anyone who is hoping to obtain employment in Chinaweek after the results from the exam are received
will need to be issued a type Z or a work visa foryou will be issues a foreign expert/work certificate.
China. There are a number of things that you shouldYou also might have to do an interview with the
know about type Z visas. There are a number ofPublic Security Bureau depending on which city you
things that you must do in your own country beforewill be working and living in. In order for you to work
you will be able to work legally in China. You needlegally in the country your employer will need to give
three different things in order to gain entry intoyou a residence permit.
China. You will need a type Z visa, a ResidenceThe rules and regulations that govern work visas in
permit, and a foreign expert or work certificate.China change depending on the city and the district
What is a type Z visa for China? A type Z visa is athat you are living and working in. The tasks that you
single entry visa that is given to those that wish tomust complete in order to be issued a visa will
work in China. There is a number of importantchange depending on your location. What should you
documents that have to be submitted before you willdo if your type Z visa needs to be extended? You
be issued a type Z visa. You must submit thesewill more than likely be forced to return to your
documents along with your China visa application. Youhome country and file for an extension. Many
will need to obtain a letter of invitation which shouldcompanies will help out their employees pay for
be obtained from your employer. Your employer willairfare and other travel expenses when they have to
also need to supply you with a work permit. Youextend their work visa.
might also have to undergo a medical examination.The regulations and rules related to the China work
It should be noted that the Chinese consulate will notvisa can change without notice. You should always be
issue work visas to anyone and everything. You willaway of the rules otherwise you could end up facing
need to be considered an expert in your field in orderexpensive fines and you could even be deported
to qualify for a work visa for China. A master’sback your home country for breaking the rules.
degree or high can greatly help you as will a decentThere are a number of things that you should do to
amount of experience in your field. Professionalensure your work rights in China. First, you need to
accreditation in your field is also extremely important.be an expert in your field. You should also know the
Once you have entered China, you will need to makeregulations on the work visa. It is a good idea to
contact with the Public Security Bureau in the citycarry your paperwork with you at all time. You can
that you are going to be working and living in. Youalso be issued a type L visa or a business visa which
should register with them within forty eight hours ofwill allow you to perform business activities in China
your arrival. You will have to take and pass a physicalwithout being employed by a Chinese company and
exam which you will have thirty days to do. About awork in the country for an extended period of time.