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Visa and permits

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Visa and permits

China Work Status Coordination and Landing Guide

Many foreign nationals first think of the process as “applying for a work visa.” In practice, the process does not begin with a visa form, and it does not end when the visa is...

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Residence Permit Application Guide

After entering China, the residence permit is what turns short entry into lawful long-term stay.

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Student Visa (X1/X2) Application Guide

For study in China, the key is not only the visa. The school must be qualified to issue the required admission and JW documents, and X1 students must connect entry with the later...

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Work Permit Application Process

If the first work-status article explains the overall China-side sequence, this article focuses on the core approval inside that sequence: the foreigner work permit.

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Accommodation Registration for Foreign Nationals

Accommodation registration may look like a small administrative step, but it is often a prerequisite for residence permit and other post-entry procedures.

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Dependent Visa Guide (S1/S2 Visa)

Dependent visas are tied to the main applicant's status, but they are not an automatic add-on.

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Residence Permit Extension and Work Permit Renewal Guide

Renewal requires checking whether the employment relationship, work permit, residence permit, passport validity, employer records, and city requirements still line up.

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