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All individuals who intend to work in Shanghai shall apply for a Shanghai working visa before they are legally employed by a Shanghai company. Shanghai working visa, also called Z visa, is issued to foreigners who are going to Shanghai for a paid job offer or to undertake commercial entertainment performances in Shanghai. The work visa is issued by the relevant authority if the person meets the job criteria and visa requirements. Tannet compiled information about Shanghai working visa for your reference.
Qualification of the Applicants for Shanghai Working Visa Application
1. Received the employment invitation from a Chinese company.
2. Age: From 18 years old to 60 years old.
However, there is some flexibility in these requirements, so if you are not in this age range and can find a willing employer, they may still be able to obtain approval for you.
Duration of stay with Shanghai working Visa
The stay duration of Shanghai Working Visa is 30 days from the date of arrival in Shanghai, during which time the foreigner must seek a Temporary Residence Permit for the duration of the employment contract, which range from a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 5 years.
Documents Required for Shanghai Working Visa
1. Passport - Applicant's valid passport with at least six months period of validity and at least one blank page left.
2. Application Form- The applicant should fill out China Work Visa Application Form with accurate information.
3. Recent Photo - One recent passport standard photo should be affixed to the Application Form.
4. Work Permit - Applicants need to submit one of the following work permits obtained from their employers in China:
a. Foreigners Work Permit - issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC.
b. Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries (regions) - issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration.
c. An approval document for commercial performances - issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs.
d. Invitation Letter to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations - issued by National Offshore Oil Corporation.
5. Supporting Documents
Applicants might be required to submit supporting documents on a case-by-case basis. This could include a medical form and criminal history check, which have to be notarized and authenticated.
If you intend to apply for Shanghai working visa, please feel free to contact us, Tannet are glad to offer our professional services for you.
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