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What type of foreigners can apply for an entrepreneurship visa?
June 07, 2024
Foreigners who meet any of the following conditions may apply for a residence permit for private affairs.
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Handling flow of affairs regarding work of expats in Shanghai
February 02, 2024
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How is the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents expanded?
February 02, 2024
The Online Approval for Foreigner’s Work Permit in China (Version 4.0) expands the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents. Foreign researchers participating in national task forces and young expats may directly apply for the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents and apply for R visa with a validity period of up to 10 years.
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What are the standards for new application and extension of the Foreigner’s Work Permit by innovative entrepreneurial expats?
February 02, 2024
To regulate innovative entrepreneurial expats in Shanghai, for expats such as legal persons making investment or innovative entrepreneurship and small investors, after an enterprise is legally established, limits in terms of age, academic degree or work experience may be relaxed when they apply for their first work permit in China.
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How can foreign nationals apply for academic credential authentication at the China Service Center for Scholarly Exchange?
February 02, 2024
The authentication of the highest academic degree is a crucial component when applying for a work permit in China as an expat.
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Under what circumstances can a degree authentication be waived for an expat's work permit application in China?
February 02, 2024
Foreign high-end talents (Category A) are exempt from restrictions on age, academic qualifications, and work experience requirements.
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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?
January 30, 2024
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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After receiving the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit, but due to the prolonged work visa application, foreigners have entered China on a tourist or visitor visa. Can they apply for a work permit directly?
January 30, 2024
Foreigners intending to work in China must apply for the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit from abroad and enter China on a work visa.
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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?
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.
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If expats intend to catch up on social security payments, but their current work permits do not reflect past certification records, can the Shanghai Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) provide these records to the social security department?
January 30, 2024
Expats can submit documents to the SAFEA’s window in the administrative district of application to request for work experience certificates.