Differences between overseas and domestic work visa applications
There are a lot of foreign friends in China or want to come to China to work in China, often they have two questions: is it easier to apply for a work visa in China or abroad? Can I apply for a work visa in China? Let's take a look at the differences between foreign and domestic applications.
First, let's take a look at the requirements for the process of applying for work permits at home and abroad: foreigners abroad: apply for work permit notice - work visa (Chinese embassies and consulates abroad) - Z visa entry - apply for work permit - work residence permit foreigners have entered the country: entry applicants who meet certain conditions can directly apply for domestic permits; Application for work permit - residence permit for work or notice of application for work permit for foreigners - application for work permit - matters needing attention for residence permit for work: those who do not meet the requirements of directly applying for work permit for foreigners, but have entered the country must still follow the new procedure of Notice of Work Permit for Foreigners.
The material preparation is basically the same, if the foreigner is overseas, it will be more convenient to issue no crime, and overseas document certification can be personally done; For foreigners who have entered the country, it may be inconvenient to involve documents that require overseas issuance and certification.
so, there are foreigners who want to work in China, in the case of domestic and overseas application conditions are met, according to their actual needs to choose. Basic requirements for domestic and overseas work visa applications:
Class A:
Foreign high-end talents (Class A) refer to scientists, scientific and technological leaders, international entrepreneurs, specialized special talents, etc. who meet the needs of China's economic and social development and market demand orientation, as well as those who meet the standards for foreign high-end talents with points and credits. Foreign high-end talents are not limited by age and work experience.
Class B:
Foreign professionals (Class B) refer to those who meet the requirements of the foreign work guidance catalog and the post requirements in China, and meet the standards for foreign professionals who count points, should not be more than 60 years old, have a bachelor's degree or above, and have 2 years or more of relevant work experience; If necessary, age, degree, or work experience restrictions can be appropriately relaxed.
Class C:
Foreign ordinary personnel (Class C) refer to temporary, seasonal, non-technical, or service-oriented work that meets the needs of the domestic labor market and complies with national policies and regulations.