How to apply for a work visa

Legal analysis: The work visa application process is: bring your ID card, passport certificate, recent photos within three months, a complete application form filled in English, employment permit and work invitation letter and other relevant materials and submit it to The consulate; the competent department will review and approve the application and file it; pay the visa fee and receive the visa.

Legal basis: Article 7 of the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Entry and Exit of Foreigners" When applying for a visa, foreigners shall fill in the application form and submit their passport or other international travel documents and relevant documents. The prescribed photos and relevant materials of the application reason. (1) To apply for a C visa, you must submit a letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transportation company or an invitation letter issued by relevant units in China. (2) To apply for a D visa, you must submit the Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Status Confirmation Form issued by the Ministry of Public Security. (3) To apply for an F visa, you must submit an invitation letter issued by the inviting party in China. (4) To apply for a G visa, you must submit a connecting flight (train, boat) ticket with a confirmed date and seat to the country (region) you are going to. (5) To apply for J1 and J2 visas, you must complete the approval procedures and submit corresponding application materials in accordance with China's regulations on foreign permanent news agencies and foreign reporters. (6) To apply for an L visa, you must submit travel plan and itinerary and other materials as required; if you travel in a group, you must also submit an invitation letter issued by a travel agency. (7) To apply for an M visa, an invitation letter issued by a commercial and trade partner in China must be submitted as required. (8) When applying for a Q1 visa, if you are applying for entry and residence due to family reunion, you must submit an invitation letter and family member relationship certificate issued by a Chinese citizen or foreigner with permanent residence qualifications living in China. If you are applying for entry for reasons such as foster care, , you should submit a power of attorney and other supporting materials; when applying for a Q2 visa, you should submit an invitation letter and other supporting materials issued by a Chinese citizen living in China or a foreigner with permanent residence status. (9) When applying for an R visa, you must comply with the conditions and requirements for the introduction of high-level foreign talents and urgently needed specialized talents determined by the relevant competent authorities of the Chinese government, and submit corresponding certification materials in accordance with regulations. (10) To apply for S1 and S2 visas, you must submit an invitation letter issued by a foreigner staying in China for work, study, etc., proof of family member relationship, or certification materials required for entry to handle personal affairs. (11) To apply for an X1 visa, you must submit the admission notice issued by the recruiting unit and the certification materials issued by the competent department in accordance with the regulations; to apply for the X2 visa, you must submit the admission notice issued by the recruiting unit and other supporting materials in accordance with the regulations. (12) To apply for a Z visa, you must submit work permit and other supporting materials in accordance with regulations. The visa authority may require foreigners to submit other application materials based on specific circumstances.

Article 9 of the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit Administration of Foreigners" If the visa authority determines upon review that it meets the issuance conditions, it will issue the corresponding type of visa. For those who need to apply for a residence permit after entry, the visa authority shall indicate on the visa the time limit for applying for a residence permit after entry.