DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE WORK VISA FOR CHINA
Overview of Working Visa (Z Visa) for China
The Chinese Work Visa is intended for foreigners who have been granted a Chinese Government-issued work permit.The work permit should be arranged by the applicant’s potential employer in China and the organization must be licensed to employ foreign nationals, as well as the applicant being qualified in the respective occupation.
The Chinese Work Visa (Z Visa) is not to be confused with a Business Visa (M Visa). Business Visas are issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities, like business meetings or trade shows.
The work visa is valid for 30 days and allows you to enter China. Upon arrival in China Lingua Education will assist with obtaining your official Work Certificate and Resident Permit (the final steps of the process).
How to Get a Work Visa in China
Disclaimer: the Work Permit System for Foreigners Working in China was fully implemented nationwide on April 1st, 2017. The rules and regulations regarding foreigners obtaining work permits described below supersede any previous iterations of these rules and requirements.
Introduction: Obtaining a proper Work Visa (Z Visa) may seem like a daunting task, especially for those who are going through the process for the first time. Each candidate must put forth considerable effort to obtain the proper documents as Lingua Education cannot get them for you directly. However, our competent staff has the experience and government relationships to make the process as easy as possible. We will be with you every step of the way and advise you on exactly how to fill out the forms and obtain the documents necessary to receive your Work Permit.
Please be aware that though the requirements for obtaining a work permit have been standardized in China, the procedure for obtaining these documents may vary depending on your home country. For example, it may take longer to receive a notarized Certificate of No Criminal Convictions in certain countries. We generally advise the candidate to allow roughly TWO to THREE MONTHS to complete the entire process from start to finish. This is assuming there are no issues in obtaining aforementioned documents, which could potentially delay the process.
We at Lingua Education focus on transparency and providing our candidates with realistic expectations. Therefore, you should allow yourself an appropriate amount of time to prepare the requisite materials. Your complete cooperation and dedication to the task is expected once you sign a contract with us and begin the visa application process described below
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR WORK VISA IN CHINA
Original passport with at least ONE YEAR of remaining validity at the time of visa application and with at least three blank visa pages
No significant damage (no major stains, tears, blotches, smudges, etc.)
No pages missing
You must have a physical examination for the Chinese visa application, also commonly referred to as a “medical exam”.
It is preferred that you have the physical examination in a hospital authenticated by the Chinese Embassy or a large, public hospital in your home country. We recommend using a hospital associated with the Red Cross.
The Physical Examination Report is valid for 6 months from the date issued.
The “Standard Health Examination Form” needs to be used for the exam, and the 4 following original report documents are necessary:
- HIV test
- Syphilis/Wasserman test
- X-ray of chest (X-ray plates or a separate report are required, CD won’t be accepted)
- ECG（Electrocardiograph
You must also attach a standard passport-sized photo to your Standard Form. The photo must be stamped and signed by the doctor. The reverse side of the standard form must also be stamped and signed by the Doctor. Please sign on each page of the separate reports with hospital as well.
IMPORTANT: only a qualified report will be accepted by the Chinese authorities, and it must be verified in China directly. Otherwise, another checkup will be required while you are in China.
3.DIGITAL AND HARDCOPY PHOTOS
4. AUTHENTICATED DOCUMENTS
a) Authentication certificate of your background check (also referred to as Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, or CNCC), which is issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate (must have 6 months validity).
Official websites recommended to apply for a criminal background check:
b) Authentication certificate for the photocopy of Bachelor degree certificate rather than a statement, which is issued by Chinese embassy or consulate.
c) Authentication certificate for the photocopy of your TEFL above 120 hours or Teaching License/certificate, which is issued by Chinese embassy or consulate.
Authentication procedure for some countries:
| USA |
Notarization: Have your documents notarized by a notary public in the state it was issued. (Should take 1 working day).
Legalization: Have the notarized copies legalized by the Secretary of State from the state documents were issued. (Should take 1 working day)
Authentication: Send the legalized copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication (should take 2-5 working days with 2 days as express option for additional fee)
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| Canada |
Notarization: Get your documents notarized by a notary public, lawyer or Commissioner of Oaths of Canada.
Authentication Ⅰ: Have the notarized copies authenticated by the authentication office of the Canadian Foreign Affairs Department or the relevant province (territory).
Authentication Ⅱ: Send the authenticated copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
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| UK |
Notarization: If your documents were not issued by a British government authority, have your documents notarized by a local international notary public. If your documents were issued by a British government authority, then you must get them notarized by a lawyer.
Legalization: Have the notarized copies legalized by the Legalization office of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) or an authorized department by FCO.
Authentication: Send the legalized copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
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| Australia |
Notarization: have your documents notarized by a notary public.
Legalization: Get the notarized copies legalized by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia.
Authentication Ⅰ: Get the notarized copies authenticated (NOT apostilled) by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade or its Office in States or Territories.
Authentication Ⅱ: Send the authenticated copies to the Chinese Embassy or relevant Consulate General where the documents were notarized
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| Ireland |
Notarization: get your documents notarized by a notary public.
Legalization: Get the notarized copies legalized by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland.
Authentication: Send the legalized copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
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| New Zealand |
Notarization: If your documents were not issued by an approved New Zealand government agency, please get your documents notarized by a notary public.
Legalization: Get the notarized copies legalized by the Legalization office of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) or an authorized department by FCO.
Authentication Ⅰ: Get the notarized copies authenticated by the Authentication Unit at the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs
Authentication Ⅱ: Send the authenticated copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
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| South Africa |
1.Diploma
Verification: Get your documents verified by the Department of Higher Education.
Legalization: Have the verified copies apostilled by the Department of International Affairs.
Authentication: Send the apostilled copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
2.Police clearance
Verification: Get your documents verified by the Department of Higher Education.
Legalization: Get the verified copies apostilled by the Department of International Affairs
Authentication: Send the apostilled copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
3.TEFL certificate
Verification: Get your documents verified by the high court.
Legalization: Have the verified copies apostilled by the Department of International Affairs
Authentication: Send the apostilled copies to the Chinese Embassy or a consulate for final authentication.
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5.REFERENCE LETTER if any
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