New China Visa Policies Updated in October 2023

1. Increased Scrutiny for Overseas Chinese Applying for Five-year Work Visas in Shanghai

Under the new China Visa Policies updated in October 2023, Shanghai’s immigration authorities have intensified the approval processes for overseas Chinese applying for five-year work visas. First-time applicants may face extensive scrutiny of their employing company’s qualifications, such as operational status, tax payments, and bank transactions, with verifications potentially lasting up to a month.

 

During this period, multiple interviews at the immigration office may be required according to the new China Visa Policies updated in October 2023. If the company fails to meet the qualifications, only one-year or even six-month work residence permits may be granted.

 

 

2. New Requirements for Work Permit Change within China

Foreign nationals changing employers within China and applying for a new work permit within a year, not only need to provide a resignation certificate signed by the applicant but also a cancellation certificate for the previous work permit. Both documents are crucial, and the same requirements apply to new applications.

 

For more information about the new China Visa Policies updated in October 2023, especially for work permit change, contact Maggie.

 

3. No Criminal Record Required for Residence Permit in Qingdao

All foreign nationals applying for a work residence permit in Qingdao must submit a no criminal record certification from their home country, regardless of the type of work permit held.

 

 

4. Mandatory Social Security Contributions

In Yiwu, before applying for a new work permit, foreign nationals are required to make social security contributions for at least six months.

 

For more inquiries, contact Maggie.

 

5. Procedures for Obtaining Non-Criminal Record Certification in Beijing

Foreign nationals delegating someone in Beijing to obtain a non-criminal record certification from China must provide the original current valid passport of the authorized person, photocopies of the old passport requiring the certificate, a power of attorney signed with a black pen, and a video of the signing of the power of attorney.

 

 

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