Introduction and application procedures for foreigners’ work visas and residence permits

Introduction to work visas and residence permits for foreigners and

Process

The English name of the foreigner’s residence permit is China Residence Permit.，The reason for residence is generally employment or employment，Foreigners working legally in China must obtain a foreigner work and residence permit.。 A foreigner obtains a residence permit (reason：employment or employment) before you can start working legally in China。

The examination and approval of foreigners' residence permits is based on the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners Administration"、Based on the "Implementing Rules of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit of Foreigners"。

Information contained in foreigner’s residence permit： Information for foreigners：Full English name，Passport number，Date of birth Workplace information：Name of the city where the issue is issued Specific reason for residence：Employment (below the level of deputy general manager) or position (above the level of deputy general manager) Visa information：Issuance date and validity period Conditions and points to note when applying for a foreigner’s residence permit： 1、Foreigners working in China for 3 months or more，Must apply for foreigner employment permit and residence permit。

2、The position that foreigners are employed in China should be necessary for the employer，Engage in technology、Management or needs special skills and there is a lack of suitable candidates in the country，And hiring foreigners for this position does not violate relevant national regulations.。 3、The validity period of a work-based residence permit is generally 1-5 years，You can apply for foreigner residence permits for different years according to different conditions.。

4、According to the latest immigration control law，No company or individual is allowed to hire foreign employees who have not obtained employment certificates and residence permits.，So every company is prepared to hire foreigners，You must apply for a foreign employment permit and foreign residence permit as soon as possible。And only after the foreigner obtains a work and residence permit，can legally work for their employer。

5、A foreigner obtains a work and residence permit from Company A，Then you can only work for Company A，If a foreigner switches jobs to Company B，You must immediately go through the procedures for changing your residence permit.。Wen Ren Consulting often encounters some foreigners who feel that the residence permit they applied for with Company A has not expired.，I have been putting off changing to company B.，Such a situation is illegal employment。

Same reason，If a foreigner finds a job with a family-type residence permit, he must immediately change it to a work-type residence permit before he can work.。 6、Reasons for residence of foreigners’ residence permit holders、Passport number、Changes in residential address, etc.，Must apply to the government agency for a new residence permit within 10 days。 7、Extension of residence permit for foreigners is generally processed 30 days in advance.，Processing time is 7 working days。

8、When applying for a foreigner’s residence permit for the first time, a physical examination report is required，No need for future extensions。 9、Foreigners must pay attention to the expiry date of their residence permit，If you overstay, you will be fined NT$500 per day.，Severe cases are more likely to be deported。

Materials required to apply for a foreigner’s residence permit： 1、Original foreigner’s passport 2、A copy of the temporary accommodation registration form 3、Original employment certificate for foreigners 4、3A recent 2-inch photo with white background 5、A copy of the company's business license 6、A copy of the company’s organization code certificate 7、An original copy of the company’s application letter with official seal 8、An original copy of the company's power of attorney with official seal 9、One application form for residence permit

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