Documents for a Working Permit and China Working Visa Application
To apply for a Chinese working visa and employment residence permit, you should have an employer or have your own company as the very first step. If you haven’t got your company registered in China, you can also see how Hongda helps you form your WFOE, Joint Venture, or Representative Office to start your business here.
Applying for the work permit and employment visa for foreign staff requires mutual contributions from both the employer and employee.
Materials for a working visa and employment residence permit from the employer:
- Company’s business license;
- Information about legal representative: copy of ID or passport, valid telephone number and email address;
- Information about a contact person in the company: copy of ID, valid telephone number and email address;
- Company’s contact number;
- Certificate or contract of office renting;
Materials for a working visa and employment residence permit from the employee:
- Scan copy of passport information page;
- Copy of highest degree diploma, certified and notarized by Chinese embassy or consulates;
- No criminal record issued within 6 months, certified and notarized by Chinese embassy or consulates;
- Certificate letter from your previous employer covering at least 2 years of your working experience;
- Labor contract with your Chinese employer, including details such as job position, location, responsibilities and monthly salary;
- Your Résumé about previous education backgrounds and working experience within previous 10 years;
- Physical examination report;
- White background ID photo;
- Personal information such as telephone number, email address, marriage status, etc.
Hongda's Service Process for Work Permit and Employment Visa Application
Hongda will guide and help you throughout your materials gathering and application procedures. When you have all the documents prepared, Hongda will apply for your work permit and residence permit through online and offline application processes. This whole process includes:
- Guidance on materials preparation;
- Evaluation of applicant’s background and situation to provide an appropriate application plan;
- Application form filling and submitting to relevant government departments;
- Visits to police and government offices for permit collections;
- Guidance on residence permit interview preparation;
What Makes Hongda a Better Partner for Working Visa Application
Thanks to Hongda’s close and strong public relationship with local government departments, your visa and residence permit application in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, and Beijing can be processed faster, making the whole process easier and more reliable.
If you meet a higher standard recognized by the Chinese government, you can apply for the visa in a shorter period of time and obtain the working visa to a maximum of 5 years!