Procedures for foreigners working in China

Foreigners who want to work in China should first get in touch with a valid Chinese employer who has an employment license for foreigners issued by related labour administrative bureaus.
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Foreigners with permission to work in China should apply for employment visas at the Chinese embassies. $}Xc8F9S?F
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Employers of foreigners should get employment permits for their foreign employees within 15 days after their entry into China by providing related documents.
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Foreign employees who have received their employment permit should, within 30 days after their entry, apply for a residence permit from local public security bureaus. The term of validity of the residence certificate may be determined in accordance with that of the Employment Permit.
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{`aP#y*b2x Chinese employers and their foreign employees should conclude a contract in line with law. The term of the contract should not exceed five years and such a contract can be renewed.
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The employment permit of the employed foreigners shall cease to be effective upon the expiration of the term of the labour contract between the foreigner and employer. _3Oi4^y4nFo

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