我们来了解一下，外国人来到中国，想在中国工作，怎样申请工作签证？

Let's learn about how foreigners who come to China and want to work in China can apply for a work visa?

一、外籍人士的职场路比中国员工繁琐得多

The career path for foreigners is much more complicated than for Chinese employees

早上10点上班打卡，晚上7点准时下班，周六日双休。这是法国人汤姆在中国的工作日常。汤姆已经在一家旅游公司工作了5年，负责中国和欧洲的旅游线路咨询事宜。

Clock in at 10 am, leave on time at 7 pm, and have weekends on Saturdays and Sundays. This is the daily work of French Tom in China. Tom has been working for a tourism company for 5 years, responsible for consulting travel routes in China and Europe.

不管在中国还是法国，目前所就职企业，求职第一关，对于应聘者而言并无太大差别，基本都需要经历简历筛选、技能测试，HR部门、CEO面试等环节。

Whether in China or France, currently working in a company, job search is the first hurdle, and there is not much difference for applicants. They basically need to go through resume screening, skill testing, HR department, CEO interview, and other stages.

汤姆谈起入职遇到的中外职场差别，首当其冲的就是工作签证和劳动合同方面的手续。

When Tom talked about the differences in the Chinese and foreign workplace that he encountered when entering the workforce, the first and foremost were the procedures related to work visas and labor contracts.

在中国就业的外国人应持Z字签证入境，入境后取得《工作许可证》和《工作类居留许可》，才能在中国合法就业。

Foreigners employed in China should hold a Z visa and obtain a "Work Permit" and "Work Residence Permit" upon entry in order to legally work in China.

在中国工作的外籍人才必须取得工作许可证，但与法国不同的是，中国要求每年做续签手续，实际给工作和个人带来一些不便。汤姆表示法国要求工作签证是每五年一签，相比较而言，时间上更灵活一些。

Foreign talents working in China must obtain a work permit, but unlike France, China requires annual renewal procedures, which actually brings some inconvenience to both work and individuals. Tom said that France requires a work visa to be issued every five years, which is more flexible in terms of timing.

而对此表示同感的还有来自以色列的恩利弗吉人，2015年来到中国，一待就是5年。恩利聊起自己的第一份工作，在一家国企事业单位从事希伯来语和汉语的翻译工作。同样在入职之前，经历了正规且严谨的招聘流程，学历、工作经历和背景调查。尤其工作许可证等手续办理完毕，大概用了5个月的时间，此后正式在这家单位工作了4年半的时间。

And there are also people from Israel who share the same feelings. They came to China in 2015 and stayed there for five years. Enli talked about his first job, working as a translator for Hebrew and Chinese in a state-owned enterprise. Before joining the company, I also went through a formal and rigorous recruitment process, including education, work experience, and background checks. Especially after completing the work permit and other procedures, it took about 5 months to officially work in this company for 4 and a half years.

而在中国一所国际学校担任外教约翰同样提到：在中国工作时需要与校方每两年签订一次劳动合同。合同期不超过两年，并且在合同期内也会有相应的考核来判断外教是否适合继续任教。而相比较在自己的家乡美国，类似的教育岗位通常合同有效期是五年甚至更久。

John, who works as a foreign teacher at an international school in China, also mentioned that he needs to sign a labor contract with the school every two years when working in China. The contract period shall not exceed two years, and there will also be corresponding assessments during the contract period to determine whether the foreign teacher is suitable for continuing teaching. Compared to their hometown in the United States, similar educational positions typically have a contract validity period of five years or even longer.

现实中，外籍人才的求职之路反而比中国人求职之路更为繁琐。

In reality, the job search path for foreign talents is actually more complicated than that for Chinese people.

二、外国人申请在华工作须具备下列条件

Foreigners applying to work in China must meet the following conditions

1、年满18周岁，身体健康

At least 18 years old, in good health

2、具有从事其工作所必须的专业技能和相应的工作经历

Having the necessary professional skills and corresponding work experience to engage in their work

3、无犯罪记录

No criminal record

4、有确定的聘用单位

There is a confirmed employer

5、持有有效护照或能代替护照的其他国际旅行证件。

Holding a valid passport or other international travel document that can replace a passport.

三、外国人合法在华工作所需证件Documents required for foreigners to work legally in China

1、外国人工作许可证

Foreigner Work Permit

2、工作居留许可

Work residence permit

注意 Notice：

未取得居留证件的外国人在中国留学、实习及持Z字签证外国人的随行家属不得在中国就业。

Foreigners who have not obtained residence permits are not allowed to study or intern in China, and accompanying family members of foreigners holding Z visas are not allowed to work in China.

四、外国人在华工作的审批流程Approval process for foreigners working in China

1、申请工作许可通知

Applying for notification letter of foreigner’s work permit

2、Z签证入境

Entry with Z-visa

3、申请外国人工作许可证

Applying for foreigner's work permit

4、申请居留许可证

Applying for residence permit

作为“外国高端人才（A类）”的申请条件：

外国高端人才是指符合“高精尖缺”和市场需求导向，中国经济社会发展需要的科学家、科技领军人才、国际企业家、专门特殊人才等，以及计点积分在85分以上的人才。外国高端人才可不受年龄、学历和工作经历限制，实行“绿色通道”和“容缺受理”服务，可给予最长期限达5年的外国人来华工作许可。

The application conditions for being a "foreign high-end talent (Class A)" are:

Foreign high-end talents refer to scientists, technology leaders, international entrepreneurs, specialized special talents, etc. who meet the needs of China's economic and social development, as well as talents with a score of 85 points or above, in line with the "high precision and shortage" and market demand orientation. Foreign high-end talents are not limited by age, educational background, and work experience, and can implement "green channel" and "vacancy acceptance" services. Foreigners can be granted a work permit for up to 5 years.

作为“外国专业人才（B类）”的申请条件：

外国专业人才是指符合外国人来华工作指导目录和岗位需求，属于经济社会发展急需的人才，具有学士及以上学位和2年及以上相关工作经历，年龄不超过60周岁；对确有需要，符合创新创业人才、专业技能类人才、优秀外国毕业生、符合计点积分外国专业人才标准的以及执行政府间协议或协定的，可适当放宽年龄、学历或工作经历等限制。具体见外国人来华工作分类标准（试行）。国家对专门人员和政府项目人员有规定的，从其规定。

The application conditions for being a "foreign professional talent (Class B)" are:

Foreign professional talents refer to those who meet the guidance catalog and job requirements for foreigners coming to China and are urgently needed for economic and social development. They have a bachelor's degree or above and 2 years or more of relevant work experience, and are not more than 60 years old; For those who truly need to meet the standards of innovation and entrepreneurship talents, professional skills talents, outstanding foreign graduates, foreign professional talents who meet the point scoring criteria, and those who implement intergovernmental agreements or agreements, restrictions such as age, education, or work experience may be appropriately relaxed. Please refer to the classification standards for foreigners working in China (Trial) for details. If the state has regulations for specialized personnel and government project personnel, such regulations shall prevail.

作为“其他外国人员（C类）”的条件：

其他外国人员是指满足国内劳动力市场需求，符合国家政策规定的其他外国人员。

As a condition for "other foreign personnel (Class C)":

Other foreign personnel refer to other foreign personnel who meet the needs of the domestic labor market and comply with national policies and regulations.

具体认定标准见《外国人来华工作分类标准（试行）》。

The specific identification standards can be found in the "Classification Standards for Foreigners Working in China (Trial)".

居留许可和签证的区别：

The difference between a residence permit and a visa:

1、签发对象不同

签证：签发给来华外国人。

居留许可：签发给符合条件需要来华长期居留超过180天的外国人。

Different issuing objects

Visa: issued to foreigners visiting China.

Residence permit: issued to foreigners who meet the requirements for long-term residence in China for more than 180 days.

2、签发机关不同

签证：签发机关是驻外使领馆和国内公安机关。

居留许可：签发机关为国内公安机关。

Different issuing authorities

Visa: The issuing authorities are foreign embassies and consulates and domestic public security organs.

Residence permit: The issuing authority is the domestic public security organ.

3、证件性质不同

签证：短期签证停留期不超过180天。持有人可凭签证停留期在华停留，主要性质是外国人入出境证件。

居留许可：持有人可在居留许可有效期多次出入境中国，主要性质是外国人居留证件。

The nature of the documents is different

Visa: Short term visa stays for no more than 180 days. Holders can stay in China with their visa for a period of stay, mainly as foreign entry and exit documents.

Residence permit: The holder can enter and exit China multiple times during the validity period of the residence permit, mainly as a foreigner's residence certificate.