3 Differences Between Work Permit And Work Visa

1. Foreigners’ work permits and work visas have different functions:

A foreigner work permit refers to the work permit of a person who enters the country with a non-work visa to obtain the right to work from the government.

2. Foreigners’ work permits and work visas contain different things:

A foreigner’s work visa includes the date and place of issuance, passport, or other international travel document number. A Work permit includes visa type, holder’s name, gender, date of birth, entry times, entry validity period, stay period, etc.

3. The process of applying for a foreigner’s work permit and work visa is different:

If a foreigner’s work permit is an invitation letter issued by a unit or individual in China, the applicant shall provide it following the requirements of the visa authority stationed abroad.

Units or individuals that need to issue invitation letters for work visas shall be responsible for the authenticity of the invitation contents.

The visa issued by the port authority is valid for one-time entry, and the period of stay indicated in the visa shall not exceed 30 days.