Port communicationHow to apply for a work visa for foreigners in China? Shenzhen has launched a pilot project for the work permit system for foreigners in China starting from November 1, 2025.。According to the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs、Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security、Ministry of Foreign Affairs、Relevant notices from the Ministry of Public Security and other four ministries and commissions，2025Effective April 1, 2020, the foreigners’ work permit system in China will be implemented nationwide.。The editor below will sort out some common questions for foreigners applying for work visas in China in 2025.。
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Process
：1、 On the day you enter China, you need to go to the nearest police station to apply for "temporary residence registration"，This is very important，There is no registration form issued by the police station，It will be difficult to carry out subsequent procedures。2、Go to the hospital designated by the Entry-Exit Quarantine Bureau for employment physical examination for foreigners。
3、Go to the Labor Bureau to apply for the "Employment Permit" for foreigners 4、Go to the Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau to apply for a “z” visa invitation letter 5、Arrange for foreigners to return to their country or go to Hong Kong to apply for a "z" visa，Entering the mainland for the second time with a Z visa。
6、Go to the Labor Bureau to apply for an "Employment Permit" for foreigners holding a work-related residence permit or work visa.，Only then can it be considered as legal employment，Get other visas(QVisit visa、L tourist visa、M Trade Visa、Study residence permit visa、Residence permit for private affairs)carry out work，All are illegal employment，will be severely punished by the state，So be sure to confirm the type of visa you got before starting to work.。
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