Application Form for the Foreigner's Work Permit in China.
System-generated application form
Pitfall to avoid: Do not fill in manually.
Medical Examination Certificate <Validity Period>
A physical examination record verification certificate or health check certificate issued by the China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine authority for overseas personnel (valid for 6 months).
For overseas applications: a medical examination commitment letter may be provided.
For domestic applications: holders of valid residence permits are exempt from submitting a medical examination certificate.
Pitfall to avoid: Applicants obtaining a work-type residence permit of less than 90 days are still required to submit the medical examination certificate.
Employment Contract (Mandatory Key Elements)
A Chinese version of the contract is required.
Pages to be uploaded must include: information pages of both parties, work location, job description, compensation, duration of work in China, position, and signature/seal page.
Applicant's Passport
Upload the information page in full (including the machine-readable code and signature page).
Pitfalls to avoid: Do not obscure or reflect; pay attention to validity period.
Proof of Work Experience
Issued by the former employer, including position, period of employment, and job description, with official seal or authorized signature.
Must include valid contact phone number or email of the certifying person.
For applicants under Category A (i), A (ii): the commitment system applies.
Highest Degree (Education) Certificate
Obtained abroad: additional authentication materials required.
Obtained in Hong Kong, Macao SAR, or Taiwan region: additional notarization materials required.
Obtained in China: provide graduation certificate and degree certificate; authentication is not required.
Certification issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) under the Ministry of Education is accepted.
For positions with school ranking requirements, proof of the school's ranking list shall be provided.
For applicants under Category A (i), A (ii), A (iii), A (iv), A (vii): the commitment system applies.
Non-Criminal Record Certificate <Validity Period>
Issued by the applicant's country of nationality or habitual residence by police, security, court, or other competent authority.
Issued by the country of nationality: additional authentication materials required.
Issued by Hong Kong, Macao SAR, or Taiwan region: additional notarization materials required.
Issued by foreign diplomatic missions (including embassies and consulates in China): non-sworn non-criminal record certificates do not require authentication.
Habitual Residence: Refers to the country or region outside China where the applicant resided continuously for more than one year after leaving the country of nationality.
For Category A (High-level Foreign Talents), Category B ("Urgently Needed" Talents), and Category B (Scientific and Technical Talents): the commitment system applies.
Pitfall to avoid: Sworn statements of no criminal record are not accepted.
