China has in recent times become the land of opportunity, not just to Chinese nationals, but to foreign nationals as well. Boasting the second largest economy in the world, many foreigners are choosing China as their destination to further their career or conduct business. For foreign nationals intending to relocate to China, it is important for them to get the right visa and residence permits which allow them to do so.
In order to attract more foreign talent, China has recently implemented a more open and efficient visa policy. It has greatly simplified the process by making the requirements and steps of the process more concise.
A distinction has to be drawn between applicants applying from their home country and those applying from within China, as the application processes and the required documents differ for each.
In order to qualify for a work visa in China the following basic requirements have to be met, the applicant must: