After receiving the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit but facing a visa appointment at the embassy or consulate months later, can foreigners apply for a work visa at China’s embassy and consulate in another country or region, or alter the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit?

sgst.cn| January 30, 2024

Once issued, the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit cannot be altered. The application for a work visa must be made to the embassy or consulate as indicated on the Notification Letter. Embassies and consulates in other countries or regions cannot process this work visa. Employers are advised to carefully select the visa application location in consultation with the foreign applicant when applying for the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit.