The Chinese government adopts the licensing system for the employment of foreigners in China. This means that an employer shall apply for the employment permission if it intends to employ foreigners and may do so after obtaining approval.
According to the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners and the Decree of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, and adhering to the State Council's requirements for streamlining and optimizing services, some relevant clauses in the Provisions on the Employment Administration of Foreigners in China (Issued by the Ministry of Labor [1996] No 29) are hereby amended.
Foreigners who want to seek employment in China shall meet the following conditions.
This article is about the procedures to be followed by the foreigners who plan to work in China and their employers.
As China’s legal system improves and laws on intellectual property rights are enforced, intellectual property rights of foreigners are effectively protected.
Applicants can directly apply from within China for the Foreigner's Work Permit if they meet the requirements below.
This article introduces how to change, extend,renew and cancel the Foreigner’s Work Permit.
