China Work Visa (Z) \u2014 Requirements & Process | Masons Au Pair<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Clear guide to China\u2019s Z Work Visa: eligibility, required documents, step-by-step process, medical check, police registration, residence permit, and FAQs.\"\/>\r\n <style>\r\n :root { --brand:#093F50; }\r\n body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }\r\n .wrap { max-width:860px; padding:24px; margin:0 auto; }\r\n h1, h2 { font-size:25px; color:var(--brand); }\r\n h2 { margin-top:150px; }\r\n p { margin:12px 0; }\r\n ul, ol { padding-left:22px; }\r\n a { color:var(--brand); text-decoration:none; }\r\n a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }\r\n .note, .tip { font-style:italic; opacity:.9; }\r\n .box { border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .cta { margin-top:28px; padding:18px 20px; border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .cta a.button { display:inline-block; margin-top:10px; padding:10px 16px; font-weight:700; border-radius:6px; background:var(--brand); color:#fff; text-decoration:none; }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <main class=\"wrap\">\r\n <h1>China Work Visa (Z): Requirements & Step-by-Step Process<\/h1>\r\n <p>\r\n El <strong>Z visa<\/strong> is China\u2019s entry visa for foreign employees. It is issued after your China-based employer\r\n secures a <strong>Notification Letter of Foreigner\u2019s Work Permit<\/strong> for you. The typical flow is:\r\n employer obtains the notification letter \u2192 you apply for the Z visa at a consulate \u2192 after arrival, you convert to a\r\n <strong>Residence Permit for work<\/strong> and receive your physical <strong>Work Permit card<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p class=\"note\">\r\n Note: classic <strong>au pair<\/strong> stays are usually not Z-visa employment; they often rely on student or short-stay categories.\r\n This page explains the Z path for users who may transition to formal employment in China later on.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Who Qualifies for a Z Visa<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>A confirmed job offer from a China-registered employer (your sponsor).<\/li>\r\n <li>Meeting the criteria of China\u2019s <strong>Class A \/ B \/ C<\/strong> work-permit system (skills, education, experience).<\/li>\r\n <li>Clean criminal record and good health per required checks.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Documents You (Usually) Need<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Passport (6+ months validity, blank visa pages) and completed visa form.<\/li>\r\n <li>Signed employment contract\/offer and employer license details.<\/li>\r\n <li>Degree(s) and work-experience proofs (often legalized\/notarized).<\/li>\r\n <li>Recent criminal background check.<\/li>\r\n <li>Medical exam report (pre- or post-arrival, depending on city rules).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Work Permit Notification Letter<\/strong> issued before you apply for the Z visa.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Tip: Requirements vary by province\/city; your employer\u2019s HR or agency will confirm local specifics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Step-by-Step Timeline<\/h2>\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Employer applies<\/strong> online for the <em>Work Permit Notification Letter<\/em> (typical processing ~1\u20133 weeks).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Apply for the Z visa<\/strong> at a Chinese embassy\/consulate using the notification letter.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Enter China<\/strong> on the Z visa (single entry, short validity).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Register your address<\/strong> with the local police within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> (hotels register automatically).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Reconocimiento m\u00e9dico<\/strong> at a designated health center if required locally.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Convert to a Residence Permit (work)<\/strong> at the PSB\/National Immigration within <strong>30 days of entry<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Collect your Work Permit card<\/strong> and start work lawfully.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n\r\n <h2>Medical Check: What to Expect<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Designated centers typically conduct a physical exam, bloodwork (HIV\/syphilis\/hepatitis), chest X-ray, ECG, vision and vitals;\r\n some cities add ultrasound. Bring your passport, photos, and follow any fasting instructions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>After You Arrive: Compliance Checklist<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Register your address within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> (police station or hotel).<\/li>\r\n <li>Complete the medical check if required by local authorities.<\/li>\r\n <li>Apply for your <strong>Residence Permit<\/strong> within <strong>30 days<\/strong> of entry.<\/li>\r\n <li>Confirm Work Permit card issuance with employer HR.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>FAQs \u2014 China Z Work Visa<\/h2>\r\n <p><strong>How long do I have to switch to a Residence Permit after entering?<\/strong><br\/>\r\n You must apply within <strong>30 days<\/strong> of entry if your visa indicates this requirement.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Do I need to register my address every time I move or re-enter?<\/strong><br\/>\r\n Yes. For non-hotel stays, registration with the police is required within 24 hours of arriving at the new address.\r\n Hotels handle registration automatically.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Is the process still based on the Work Permit Notification Letter + Z visa?<\/strong><br\/>\r\n Yes. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n China Work Visa (Z) \u2014 Requirements & Process | Masons Au Pair<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Clear guide to China\u2019s Z Work Visa: eligibility, required documents, step-by-step process, medical check, police registration, residence permit, and FAQs.\"\/>\r\n <style>\r\n :root { --brand:#093F50; }\r\n body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }\r\n .wrap { max-width:860px; padding:24px; margin:0 auto; }\r\n h1, h2 { font-size:25px; color:var(--brand); }\r\n h2 { margin-top:150px; }\r\n p { margin:12px 0; }\r\n ul, ol { padding-left:22px; }\r\n a { color:var(--brand); text-decoration:none; }\r\n a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }\r\n .note, .tip { font-style:italic; opacity:.9; }\r\n .box { border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .cta { margin-top:28px; padding:18px 20px; border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .cta a.button { display:inline-block; margin-top:10px; padding:10px 16px; font-weight:700; border-radius:6px; background:var(--brand); color:#fff; text-decoration:none; }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <main class=\"wrap\">\r\n <h1>China Work Visa (Z): Requirements & Step-by-Step Process<\/h1>\r\n <p>\r\n El <strong>Z visa<\/strong> is China\u2019s entry visa for foreign employees. It is issued after your China-based employer\r\n secures a <strong>Notification Letter of Foreigner\u2019s Work Permit<\/strong> for you. The typical flow is:\r\n employer obtains the notification letter \u2192 you apply for the Z visa at a consulate \u2192 after arrival, you convert to a\r\n <strong>Residence Permit for work<\/strong> and receive your physical <strong>Work Permit card<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p class=\"note\">\r\n Note: classic <strong>au pair<\/strong> stays are usually not Z-visa employment; they often rely on student or short-stay categories.\r\n This page explains the Z path for users who may transition to formal employment in China later on.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Who Qualifies for a Z Visa<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>A confirmed job offer from a China-registered employer (your sponsor).<\/li>\r\n <li>Meeting the criteria of China\u2019s <strong>Class A \/ B \/ C<\/strong> work-permit system (skills, education, experience).<\/li>\r\n <li>Clean criminal record and good health per required checks.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Documents You (Usually) Need<\/h2>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Passport (6+ months validity, blank visa pages) and completed visa form.<\/li>\r\n <li>Signed employment contract\/offer and employer license details.<\/li>\r\n <li>Degree(s) and work-experience proofs (often legalized\/notarized).<\/li>\r\n <li>Recent criminal background check.<\/li>\r\n <li>Medical exam report (pre- or post-arrival, depending on city rules).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Work Permit Notification Letter<\/strong> issued before you apply for the Z visa.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Tip: Requirements vary by province\/city; your employer\u2019s HR or agency will confirm local specifics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Step-by-Step Timeline<\/h2>\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Employer applies<\/strong> online for the <em>Work Permit Notification Letter<\/em> (typical processing ~1\u20133 weeks).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Apply for the Z visa<\/strong> at a Chinese embassy\/consulate using the notification letter.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Enter China<\/strong> on the Z visa (single entry, short validity).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Register your address<\/strong> with the local police within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> (hotels register automatically).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Reconocimiento m\u00e9dico<\/strong> at a designated health center if required locally.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Convert to a Residence Permit (work)<\/strong> at the PSB\/National Immigration within <strong>30 days of entry<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Collect your Work Permit card<\/strong> and start work lawfully.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n\r\n <h2>Medical Check: What to Expect<\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Designated centers typically conduct a physical exam, bloodwork (HIV\/syphilis\/hepatitis), chest X-ray, ECG, vision and vitals;\r\n some cities add ultrasound. Bring your passport, photos, and follow any fasting instructions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>After You Arrive: Compliance Checklist<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Register your address within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> (police station or hotel).<\/li>\r\n <li>Complete the medical check if required by local authorities.<\/li>\r\n <li>Apply for your <strong>Residence Permit<\/strong> within <strong>30 days<\/strong> of entry.<\/li>\r\n <li>Confirm Work Permit card issuance with employer HR.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>FAQs \u2014 China Z Work Visa<\/h2>\r\n <p><strong>How long do I have to switch to a Residence Permit after entering?<\/strong><br\/>\r\n You must apply within <strong>30 days<\/strong> of entry if your visa indicates this requirement.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Do I need to register my address every time I move or re-enter?<\/strong><br\/>\r\n Yes. For non-hotel stays, registration with the police is required within 24 hours of arriving at the new address.\r\n Hotels handle registration automatically.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p><strong>Is the process still based on the Work Permit Notification Letter + Z visa?<\/strong><br\/>\r\n Yes. 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