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How to work legally in Shanghai?
In China, employers are only permitted to hire foreigners who possess a valid Foreigners' Work Permit.
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Can employers pass the handling of the Foreigner's Work Permit to an agent?
Employers may pass the handing of the Foreigner's Work Permit to an agent that has registered in the Service System for Foreigners Working in China.
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How do expats apply for a passport replacement in the event of a lost passport?
Expats who have lost their passports should report to the Exit-Entry Administration of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau.
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Can an expat with a Category B Work Permit, who has been working for the same employer for many years, have his/her work permit further extended?
Foreign professionals (Category B) who have applied for a Foreigner’s Work Permit twice (a new application and an extension) without changing employers will be entitled to a two-year validity period according to the terms of the contract when applying for a subsequent extension.
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Can an employer recruit foreign students for summer internships?
In line with national regulations, employers may apply for Category C work permits for qualified interns from Germany, France, and Singapore.
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If an employer terminates the labor relationship with an expat who refuses to sign, can the employer cancel his/her work permit?
The application for cancelling a Foreigner’s Work Permit must be made within ten working days of the termination of the labor relationship.
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If the operator at an employer has resigned without completing the transfer of duties, how can one log to the system to process work permits for expats?
The employer can retrieve the legal representative’s account and password via the Service System for Foreigners Working in China. Once logged in, the employer must update its information (operator) change.
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Can an employer assign a foreign employee to work outside Shanghai on a long-term basis, or to hold additional posts in an affiliated company in Shanghai?
According to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, foreign employees must work within the scope prescribed in their work permits.
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Does an employer still need to apply for a Foreigner’s Work Permit for its foreign employees holding a Permanent Residence Permit?
An expat holding a Permanent Residence Permit is exempt from applying for a Foreigner’s Work Permit. However, they may choose to do so to access Shanghai’s additional benefits such as FAST PASS.
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How can expats register for temporary accommodation?
Expats staying in hotels, inns, guesthouses, schools, or any other Chinese establishment, shall present their valid passport or residence permit and fill out a form for temporary accommodation registration.