Guidance for Z Visa Application for Foreign Experts
Pre-arrival
Visas
1. Application for Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit for a Z visa
For foreigners who come to China for employment, a Z visa is needed for him/her and the accompanying family members (spouse and children under the age of 18). A Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit from the State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs P.R. China (SAFEA) is necessary for the application for a Z visa from Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the country of the applicant’s nationality.
Documents required for a “Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit”. Please prepare documents listed below and submit them to Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) of Qinghai University.
Documents Necessary |
Requirements |
Note |
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1 |
《外国人来华工作许可通知申请表》 Application Form for Foreigner’s Work Permit |
Apply online (http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/) |
Assistance from the FAO is necessary. |
2 |
工作资历证明及中文翻译件 Copy of Work Experience; Confirmation Letter and the Chinese version |
It should be issued by the previous employer including details of work, time span, contact person and official seal of the previous employer. |
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3 |
学历/学位证书、认证及中文翻译件 Copy of diploma of highest degree, its authentication and the Chinese version |
It should be authenticated by Chinese embassies/consulates in your country, embassies/consulates of your country in China, authentication agency in your country, or Chinese diploma authentication agencies. |
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4 |
无犯罪记录证明、认证及中文翻译件 Copy of Certificate of Non-Criminal Records with its authentication and the Chinese version |
It should be authenticated by the police, security, or law departments, or authentication agency in your country or habitual place of residence, Chinese embassies in your country, or embassies of your country in China. Certificate of Non-Criminal Records obtained in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan should be authenticated by local authentication agencies. A certificate is valid for 6 months. |
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5 |
有效体检报告 Copy of valid Physical Examination Report |
A report is valid for 6 months. |
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6 |
合同 Copy of Contract and the Chinese version |
Details of work, payment, time span, and position should be included with the applicant’s signature. |
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7 |
电子照片 Electronic photo |
2-inchpassport photo taken within 6 months(JPG format). |
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8 |
有效护照 Copy of valid passport |
Photo page and visa page |
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9 |
个人简历及基本情况表 Personal resume and info |
See Appendix |
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10 |
随行家属材料 Required documents for family members |
1. 2-inch passport photo (JPG format) 2. Copy of valid Passport 3. Physical Examination Report (for family members above 18 years of age) 4. Copy of Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate and the Chinese version |
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10 |
其他材料 Other documents Required |
Preparations for International Students Coming to China
If I want to study in China, what should I do?
Studying in China is the same as studying in other countries in the world. An international student needs to visit the website of the university/department which he/she wants to apply for, and understand the requirements and qualifications, and then begin to prepare the materials.
The basic materials for application:
l Application form
l Highest degree certification and transcript
l Reference letter
l Study plan
If any specific material is needed, please prepare and submit such document according to school’s requirements.
After completing your application procedure, you can go on applying for scholarship. For more information, please read the “Scholarship Guide” column of this website.
If you have completed the aforesaid procedures, please be patient and wait for the result. If you want to know the result of scholarship application, please contact the relevant department.
What do I need to do if I am already admitted to a Chinese college or university?
When you receive the admission notice, you should start preparing for the following aspects before coming to China:
1. Go to local Chinese embassy to apply for study visa
Please make sure to apply for a study visa (X visa) for studying in China. The X1 visa is a long-term convertible visa and must be converted into a residence permit within 30 days after entering China. The X2 visa is a short-term non-convertible visa. A holder of such visa is only allowed to go to China and back once and stay in China for 180 days at most. Therefore, if you will study in China for more than 180 days, you need to apply for X1 visa (residence permit); if less than 180 days, you need to apply for X2 visa.
The materials for visa application usually include:
l One original and one photocopy of passport (Please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has blank visa pages.)
l One original and one photocopy of Application Form for Foreign Students Studying in China (JW 201 or JW 202)
l One original and one photocopy of Admission Notice issued by the Chinese college/university
For more details, please visit the following website:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/
China Consular Service: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh
*An international student must hold a Study Visa (X visa). If a Tourist visa ( L Visa) holder wants to convert it to study visa after he/she enters the country, he/she may be required to re-enter after leaving China. Therefore, this practice is not recommended.
2. Read Admission Notice carefully and contact your school timely
Admission Notice usually contains admission information such as major, duration of studies and language used in teaching, and registration information such as time, place and materials needed for freshman registration.
*Freshmen are encouraged to confirm their accommodation arrangement with the school in advance, so as to avoid the situation of being unable to stay in the dorm due to room shortage. The usual ways to contact school are email and telephone.
3. Items you may need during your stay in China
1) Electronic devices: laptop and accessories, power adaptor, AC adaptor, portable charger, etc. (The standard voltage in China is 220V. The picture below shows the standard power socket in China. Please bring your own voltage conversion devices.)
2) Bedding: bed sheet, duvet cover, pillowcase, duvet, mattress, etc.
3) Toiletries: lippers, bath towel, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
4) Clothing: China has a vast territory; thus there are great climate differences in different areas and it is difficult to provide tips for what clothes to wear. Please prepare your clothes according to the geographic location of your school.
5) Common drugs: drugs for respiratory and digestive diseases, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, mosquito repellent, moisturizer and so on.
6) It is advisable to bring some cash (RMB) with you to pay the basic expenses for transport from airport to school and daily necessities.
* We suggest that items such as electronic devices and daily necessities be purchased on campus or nearby shopping malls.
In addition, according to the regulations of the Chinese government, opium, morphine, heroin, marijuana and other addictive narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs, as well as all kinds of weapons, simulated weapons, controlled knives, ammunition and explosives are all prohibited from being brought into China. For more information, please refer to the following websites:
l Decree of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (No.43) - Tables of Items Prohibited and Restricted from Entry/Exit: http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab517/info10510.htm
l Announcement of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (No. 46, 2013) - Interpretations on Issues Concerning Table of Items Prohibited from Entry/Exit and Table of Items Restricted from Entry/Exit: http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab399/info623247.htm
4. Others
1) Chinese currency
The legal currency of China is RMB (¥). Its basic unit is yuan, which can be subdivided into jiao and fen: 1 yuan = 10 jiao, 1 jiao = 10 fen. Currently, the banknotes in use include 1 jiao, 5 jiao, 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, and the coins in circulation include 1 jiao, 5 jiao and 1 yuan.
2) Convertible currencies & place for conversion
The following foreign currencies are convertible to RMB: GBP, USD, EUR, JPY, KRW, CAD, AUD, CHF, SGD, SEK, NOK, DKK, PHP and THB. For other currencies, you can first convert them into USD in your own country and then convert USD into RMB after entering China. For more information, please visit the official website of Bank of China: http://www.boc.cn/en/index.html
3) Allergen memo and anti-allergy drugs
Usually, allergy information is not marked on food packaging in China, so please be careful. It’s better for you to keep your allergy memo and prepare the relevant drugs.
4) Common language - Chinese
China uses Chinese (mandarin) as its common language, but it has a few local dialects in minority ethnic regions. To avoid communication difficulties, we recommend that you have the following contact information written in Chinese beforehand: your liaison person in China, school administrator, destination, etc.
