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Job Type Description
Full-time job
Foreigners holding a work-type residence permit may legally work in China.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or above
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Certificate of No Criminal Record
- Health Check Passed
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Part-time jobs
Foreign nationals holding a study-type residence permit may engage in part-time work or on-campus employment upon approval.
Basic Requirements:
- Verify student status
- Written consent from the school
- Weekly limit not to exceed
- Engage in profit-making activities
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Work Visa Processing
Z Visa
Work Visa: For foreigners working in China
Process:
- 1Obtain a job offer from a Chinese employer
- 2Apply for the "Notification of Work Permit for Foreigners"
- 3Apply for Z Visa with Notification
- 4Apply for a work-type residence permit within 30 days of entry.
R Visa
Talent Visa for High-Level Foreign Talent
Process:
- 1Meets the criteria for high-level talent recognition
- 2Obtain referral from a recommended organization
- 3Apply for R Visa
- 4Get fast-track approval
Essential Legal Guidelines for Foreign Employment
Penalty for Illegal Employment
Working without a work permit is subject to fines, possible deportation, and entry bans for 5 years.
Contract Standards
A written labor contract must be signed to specify terms such as wages, working hours, and social insurance, ensuring protection under Chinese labor law.
Tax obligations
Income earned from work in China is subject to individual income tax. The annual settlement period runs from 3 to 6 of the following year.
Social Security Contributions
Employers must pay social insurance for foreign employees, including pension, medical, work-related injury, unemployment, and maternity insurance.
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