How To Extend Your Work Visa in China?

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]lease always check the period of validity and duration of stay on your visa. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might extend or renew your visa and passport in China.

1. Make sure your company is qualified to hire you.

Some companies are NOT qualified to hire you (a Chinese company without a social insurance certificate). Check with the HR staff as this is important information.

2. You can renew your work permit and residence permit 3 months in advance.

Submit your visa extension application at least 7 days before the visa expiration date. If you apply too late, you may have to overstay and become subject to fines and deportation.

3. Go to the Public Security Bureau (PSB) Exit and Entry Administration office to extend your visa.

PSB is situated in all the larger towns and cities of China. You need to apply in person. If the staff cannot speak English, we recommend you bring a Chinese friend with you if you can.

4. Required documents

To be prepared by the company:

– Copy of the new company’s business license;
– Username and passport for Service System for Foreigners Working in China;
– Original labor contract with the new company;
– Application form for Chinese working license;
– Visa/residence permit application form (print of both sides on one page);
– Letter of Authority.

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To be prepared by you:

– Original foreigner’s work permit cancellation letter;
– The resume must be the same one you filled out in the previous work permit application. (take a screenshot of the application from the Service System for Foreigners Working in China);
– Original Bachelor (or above) degree certificate (needs to be translated into Chinese);
– Two 2-inch photos with a white background;
– Original passport;
– Copy of the Registration Form of Temporary Residence and original.

5. Please confirm the following information before transferring your work permit and residence permit from company A to company B.

– Your documents (for example, the bachelor’s degree and authentication, the reference letter, and police clearance) are already in the government foreign work permit (FWP) system.
– Company A will cancel your work permit properly.
– Company B has already opened its company account in the FWP system.
– Don’t change your working experience or job title arbitrarily, it’s all recorded in the system already.
– If you quit company A, they will cancel your residence permit and give you a 1-month stay permit – T visa

(There are only about 20 days left when you get it).

6. Update your registration form of temporary residence if you moved or have a new passport.

If your home address and passport number have not changed, you can keep using your old one.
You can do the registration online: https://crjzndg.gaj.sh.gov.cn/24hr/web/zcbd/login

7. Get the registration form for temporary residence in a local police station.

Register at the local police station within 24 hours upon arrival. If you get a new visa or move to a new place, you need to redo it. You will need the following documents: an apartment rental contract and a passport.