What are the minimum requirements for a foreigner to obtain a Category A or B Work Permit in Beijing?

2026-03-24

Hello. You may log in to the Service System for Foreigners Working in China, click Policies and Regulations(政策法规)→ Policy Documents (政策性文件)→ Notice on Comprehensively Implementing the Work Permit System for Foreigners in China (No. 40 [2017] of the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) (关于全面实施外国人来华工作许可制度的通知(外专发〔2017〕40号 )), and review the requirements for obtaining Category A and Category B work permits.

URL of the service system:

https://fwp.safea.gov.cn/lhgzweb/

For more questions, you may contact the Beijing Overseas Talents Center directly at +86-10-60640800 (English service available).

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Beijing Overseas Talents Center

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