Recruiting Foreign Staff in China – New Policies

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ue to the recent resurgence of the new crown epidemic both at home and abroad, it is still difficult for expatriates to enter country.

 
For companies requiring foreign workers, more preference will be given this year to foreign talent already in the country for recruitment.

These expatriates are currently on a work visa and must obtain a new work permit when changing jobs.

[box type=”warning” align=”” class=”” width=””]Important: If a foreigner is hired illegaly, the employer will not only face a penalty of 10.000 yuan, but will also affect the work permit process for other foreign employees.

For the individual expatriate employee, there are administrative penalties including the risk of deportation.[/box]