Policy Information

Common problems with fusion upgrade

Q: Has the application website changed?

A: There is no change. Application address: Foreigner WorkManagement Service System: https://fwp.safea.gov.cn/lhgzweb/

Q: What are the changes in the operating system for integrating cards and certificates? A: The operating interface has changed:

1. Cancel the process of applying for a work permit overseas (after entry); 2. Cancellation of the announcement of loss in the addendum to the foreigner's work permit to China and the link of the addendum to the foreigner's work permit to China; 3. Cancel the cancellation of work permit notice in the cancellation of foreigners' work permits in China.

Q: Has there been any change in the business process?

A: Yes, it mainly affects the overseas permit application business. After the cancellation of the entry process for overseas permit business, the "Work Permit Notice" will be issued directly after the overseas permit business is completed. The unit can download this file in the application system and scan the QR code on the "Work Permit Notice" file after the applicant enters the country to register and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. Within 30 days after entry, the applicant (or the unit agent, the agent who signs the power of attorney) with Class B and Class C of the Work Permit Notice shall carry all the original materials and copies with official seal affixed to the "Foreigner Work Management Service System" for applying for work permits, copies of valid work visas or work residence permits, and valid medical examination reports within 6 months issued by domestic inspection and quarantine institutions to the acceptance window for on-site verification and receipt of the Decision on Administrative Permit Approval. Applicants who fail to verify materials in accordance with regulations will bear all adverse consequences on their own.

Q: How to query work permit information after no longer holding entity Work Permit for Foreigners?

A: You can query foreigners' work permit information through the electronic social security card. The foreigners' work permit information loaded on the electronic social security card is consistent with the information loaded on the entity's Foreigners' Work Permit.

Q: How to register an electronic social security card?

A: After foreigners enter the country, they can download the electronic social security card APP through their mobile phones, register and log in using information such as name, work permit number or social security number, and receive the electronic social security card loaded with work permit information after verification by real name and real person. The foreigners' names shall be filled in in accordance with the requirements of the work permit.

Q: Does card integration force foreigners to purchase social security?

A: For more information on purchasing social security, please consult the Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.

Q: Has the business in transit in the Notice of Foreigner Work Permit been applied for been affected? A: The business in transit specified in the Notice of Foreigner's Work Permit can be handled normally. Not affected.  

Q: Is the business in transit in the Foreigner Work Permit that has been applied for affected?

A: For the business in transit that has applied for the Foreigner's Work Permit, the system will return such documents to the preliminary review of the Foreigner's Work Permit Application from Abroad after it goes online on December 1, 2024 for re approval by the approval authority. Employers can view it in My Work in Progress under My on the left menu in the Foreigners' Work in China Management Service System. After approval, it is necessary to download the new version of the "Work Permit Notice" and register to receive an electronic social security card that loads work permit information. The applicant should go to the acceptance window for material verification and obtain the "Decision on Granting Administrative License" in accordance with the requirements of the third point.

Q: What are the changes in the operating system for integrating cards and certificates? Is the business in transit not covered by the Foreigner Work Permit affected?

A: For the documents that have completed the Notice of Work Permit but have not applied for the Foreigner's Work Permit, the employer needs to resubmit the relevant business in the menu [Notice of Renewal of New Work Permit] on the left side of the application end for re approval by the approval authority. After approval, it is necessary to download the new version of the "Work Permit Notice" and register to receive an electronic social security card that loads work permit information. The applicant should go to the acceptance window for material verification and obtain the "Decision on Granting Administrative License" in accordance with the requirements of the third point.

Q: How can foreigners who hold physical work permits or whose work permits have been approved but have not yet been obtained renew their electronic social security cards?

A: For foreigners who hold a physical work permit that has not yet expired or whose work permit has been approved but has not yet been obtained, the employer can submit it in the function menu of [Renew Electronic License] at the declaration end. After submission, the approval authority will review and approve it. After approval, register and receive an electronic social security card with work permit information loaded.

Q: Is there any special requirement for the contract of applying for an overseas work permit (90 days or more) through the integration of certificates and cards?

A: Yes, it mainly affects the overseas permit application business. After the cancellation of the entry process for overseas permit business, the "Work Permit Notice" will be issued directly after the overseas permit business is completed. The unit can download this file in the application system and scan the QR code on the "Work Permit Notice" file after the applicant enters the country to register and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. Within 30 days after entry, the applicant (or the unit agent, the agent who signs the power of attorney) with Class B and Class C of the Work Permit Notice shall carry all the original materials and copies with official seal affixed to the "Foreigner Work Management Service System" for applying for work permits, copies of valid work visas or work residence permits, and valid medical examination reports within 6 months issued by domestic inspection and quarantine institutions to the acceptance window for on-site verification and receipt of the Decision on Administrative Permit Approval. Applicants who fail to verify materials in accordance with regulations will bear all adverse consequences on their own.

Q: Are there any special requirements for photos in the application for foreigners' work permit in China?

A: Yes, it mainly affects the overseas permit application business. After the cancellation of the entry process for overseas permit business, the "Work Permit Notice" will be issued directly after the overseas permit business is completed. The unit can download this file in the application system and scan the QR code on the "Work Permit Notice" file after the applicant enters the country to register and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. Within 30 days after entry, the applicant (or the unit agent, the agent who signs the power of attorney) with Class B and Class C of the Work Permit Notice shall carry all the original materials and copies with official seal affixed to the "Foreigner Work Management Service System" for applying for work permits, copies of valid work visas or work residence permits, and valid medical examination reports within 6 months issued by domestic inspection and quarantine institutions to the acceptance window for on-site verification and receipt of the Decision on Administrative Permit Approval. Applicants who fail to verify materials in accordance with regulations will bear all adverse consequences on their own.

Q: Due to being over the age limit and unable to purchase social security, can over aged individuals receive electronic social security cards normally after the integration of their ID and card systems?

A: Sure.