🇨🇳 China · Employer-sponsored work
Z Visa — Work (Foreigner Work Permit System / Z-Visa + Residence Permit) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Education | bachelors |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Medical exam | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €28 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/mostrequested/workpermit/noncreditbasedtalentsoutsideofchina/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“An original paper (paper/electronic) for the employment contract or certificate of employment (including dispatch letters from transnational corporations)... Note: Employment contracts and employment certificates (including dispatch letters from transnational corporations) must include: work location, job description, wages or salary, duration of employment, position, and the seal (signature).”
“If you are not included in the Foreigner Point Scoring System, your employer can apply for a Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit before you enter China according to the following steps... the applicant should sign the (photocopied or faxed) form, have it affixed with their employer's authorizing department's official seal, and upload it to the system.”
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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.