Procedure for Foreigner’s Work Permit application
| For foreigners with 90 working days in China and above |
| --If online application information fails to meet conditions, a one-time notification will be given, and application returned. |
| --Preliminary examination is completed if all needed materials are submitted |
| A high-level foreign talent (type A) will be issued a receipt notice directly online |
| Collecting paper-based application materials and reviewing them right at the site |
| Notifying applicant corrections are needed if materials are found to have any issue |
| Issuing a receipt notice right away if written material review reveals no problem |
| reviewing materials |
| 5 working days for cases involving high-level foreign talents |
| 10 working days |
| applicant who passes the review may print out a Foreigner's Work permit Notice online |
| Applicant who fails the review receives a denial decision, with and explanation on why such a decision is made |
| Transferring permit notice information to foreign affairs department |
| For Z or R visas, visa information shall be transferred to competent administration department of foreigner employment |
| applicant applies for a work permit online and submits paper- based materials within 15 days of entry |
| applicant identified as candidate of a national talent program do not have to submit paper-based materials |
| reviewing materials |
| 5 working days for cases involving high-level foreign talents |
| applicant who passes the review receives a decision on granting the permit and is notified of collecting a Foreigner Work Permit" at designated location |
| applicant who fails the review is given a denial decision, with an explanation on why such a decision is made |
| end of permit review and approval |
| Permit information is transferred to public security departments. From which other relevant information about the applicant |
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