Under the new system, the employer and foreign applicant can complete the application and submit necessary supporting documents electronically.
Aiming to attract more talented people and investments from overseas, China has introduced a more flexible, pragmatic and market-oriented regulation on permanent residence for foreigners.
Here is a summary about residence permit for foreigners in China.
A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through China.
Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.
Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.
Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently.
