In addition to the core document — Foreigner's Work Permit — foreign employees in Shanghai may also need to obtain other supporting documents, depending on the purpose of their stay. These documents provide streamlined pathways for specific work scenarios.

Below is a brief overview of some common supporting documents, along with their respective guides.

1. Confirmation Letter for High-Level Foreign Talent

This letter is used to apply for an R visa for high‑level foreign talent who meets Category A criteria.

Click the link below for a detailed guide.

How to apply for the Confirmation Letter for High-Level Foreign Talent

2. Temporary License for Foreign Physician to Practice Medicine in China

This license applies to foreign physicians who intend to engage in clinical practice in China for a period not exceeding one year.

Click the link below for a detailed guide.

Guide to applying for a Temporary License for a Foreign Physician to Practice Medicine in China

3. Invitation Letter for Foreign Experts' Short-term Stay in China

This invitation letter is for foreign experts who meet Category A criteria and seek to apply for an F visa for a stay of up to 90 days. Holders of this invitation letter are exempt from applying for a work‑type residence permit upon entry.

Click the link below for a detailed guide.

Invitation Letter for Foreign Experts' Short-term Stay in China: How to apply

Updated Aug 4, 2026