Policy Information

Q: What materials should the employer submit to handle the Foreigner Work Permit Notice for the foreigners to be employed?

A: (1) Foreigner Work Permit Application Form (original). This form is printed online through the "Foreigner Work Management Service System", signed by the applicant, and stamped by the employer.

(2) Proof of work experience (original and photocopy).

(3) The applicant's highest degree (educational background) certificate or relevant approval document, professional qualification certificate (original and photocopy).

(4) Applicant's certificate of no criminal record (original and photocopy).

(5) Medical examination certificate (original and photocopy).

(6) Employment contract or employment certificate (including multinational company dispatch letter) (original and photocopy).

(7) Applicant's passport or international travel document (original and photocopy). The validity period of the passport shall not be less than 6 months.

Note: All non Chinese materials mentioned above require a Chinese translation with the official seal of the translation company, except for passports or international travel documents. The original paper materials and Chinese translations should be uploaded to the processing system electronically. If the nationality of a foreign applicant changes, he/she shall reapply for the foreigner's work permit in China.

Q: The employer has applied for the Foreigner's Work Permit Notice for the foreigner to be hired. What materials should be submitted when applying for the Foreigner's Work Permit?

A: (1) Foreigner Work Permit Application Form (original).

This form is printed online through the "Foreigner Work Management Service System", signed by the applicant, and stamped by the employer.

(2) Copy of foreigner's work permit notice.

(3) Original passport of the applicant, including copies of the information page and the work visa page held.

(4) Employment contract (original and photocopy).

(5) Medical examination certificate (original and photocopy).

The physical examination record verification certificate or health examination certificate for overseas personnel issued by Chinese inspection and quarantine institutions shall be issued within 6 months.

(6) Original copies of the applicant's highest degree (educational background) certificate or relevant approval documents, professional qualification certificate, and embassy/consulate authentication documents.

(7) Original certificate of no criminal record and original authentication documents from the embassy or consulate.

Q: What materials should employers submit if they want to extend the Foreigner's Work Permit for foreigners to be employed?

A: (1) The original of Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit Extension in China. This form is printed online through the application system, signed by the applicant, and stamped with the employer's official seal.

(2) Original passport of the applicant, including copies of the information page, visa page, last entry verification stamp page, or valid residence permit information page.

(3) Employment contract (original and photocopy).

(4) The original of Foreigner's Work Permit.

Q: What materials should be submitted if the employer wants to reissue the Foreigner's Work Permit for a foreigner who has lost the Foreigner's Work Permit?

A: (1) The original of the Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit Replacement in China. This form is printed online through the application system, signed by the applicant, and stamped with the employer's official seal.

(2) Original explanation of the applicant's loss or damage situation.

Remark: If the Foreigner's Work Permit is to be reissued, the applicant shall publish a statement on the Foreigner's Work Management Service System in China from the date when the certificate is lost or found to be lost, and apply to the Foreign Experts Bureau of the city where he/she works for reissue. If the certificate is damaged, the original certificate must be carried when applying for a replacement.

Q: What materials should the employer submit if the content of the Foreigner's Work Permit held by the foreigner changes, and the employer wants to handle the change business of the Foreigner's Work Permit for the foreigner?

A: (1) The original of the Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit Replacement in China. This form is printed online through the application system, signed by the applicant, and stamped with the employer's official seal.

(2) Original explanation of the applicant's loss or damage situation.

Remark: If the Foreigner's Work Permit is to be reissued, the applicant shall publish a statement on the Foreigner's Work Management Service System in China from the date when the certificate is lost or found to be lost, and apply to the Foreign Experts Bureau of the city where he/she works for reissue. If the certificate is damaged, the original certificate must be carried when applying for a replacement.

Q: When a foreigner terminates the employment relationship with an employer, what materials should be submitted for the employer to cancel the Foreigner's Work Permit?

A: (1) The original of the Application Form for Cancellation of Foreigner's Work Permit in China. This form is printed online through the application system, signed by the applicant, and stamped with the employer's official seal.

(2) Original proof materials related to termination of employment relationship, contract termination, or other reasons for cancellation. The termination of the employment relationship and contract requires signatures from both parties.

Note: Foreigners who have not renewed their work permit in China upon expiration will be automatically cancelled; Those whose licenses have been revoked or withdrawn in accordance with the law, as well as those whose permits have been revoked in accordance with the law, shall be cancelled by the Nanjing Foreign Experts Bureau. If the applicant dies or loses their capacity to act, or terminates the contract or employment relationship in advance, the employer shall apply for cancellation to the Foreign Experts Bureau of the city where they are employed within 10 working days from the date of the incident. If the employer is terminated, the applicant may apply to the Foreign Experts Bureau of the employing city for the cancellation of the work permit.

Q: How to cancel a foreigner's work permit if the contract is terminated in advance?

A: (1) Fill in the information in the Foreigner Work Management Service System, print it online, and upload it to the system with the applicant's signature and the employer's official seal;

(2) Proof materials related to termination of employment relationship, contract termination, or other reasons for cancellation must be signed and stamped by both parties and uploaded to the system;

(3) After the pre-approval, submit the original and photocopy of the relevant materials to the accepting institution for verification;

(4) The employer shall receive the cancellation form based on the "application status" prompt.

If the foreigner's labor contract is terminated in advance before the expiration of the contract, the employer shall apply for cancellation of the foreigner's work permit within 10 working days after the termination date. The certificate for terminating the labor contract needs the signature of the foreigner and submits it to the competent authority, otherwise the work permit of the foreigner cannot be cancelled.