🇨🇳 China · Employer-sponsored work
Private Business for Foreigners (Foreign Home Servant) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | CNY 100,000 |
| Proof of savings | €12,768 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €50 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/mostrequested/residencepermit/bszn3/.
- Typical processing: ~7 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Foreigners who engage domestic service in Beijing, employed by high level foreign talents ... who have been granted permanent residence permit or employment residence permit — pagina nao menciona limiar salarial”
“Private Business Residence Permits and Its Extension for Foreigners (Foreign Home Servant) (Interim Provisions) — permissao ligada ao emprego, silente sobre conducao a PR”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.