Foreign citizens who enter China may work within Chinese territory only after obtaining the work permit, as well as the residence permit for foreigners.


Foreigners who are exempted from work permit requirement due to special circumstances will need to provide other certifications.


Learn how to apply for a foreigners' work permit in Beijing. 


Consult the application materials here, which will differ according to the foreign applicant's identity.

For Different Applicants
  • Foreign High-End Talents
    1. Foreign Talents for Application for the Work Permit for Foreigners in China
    2. Application for Invitation Letter for Foreign Experts for Short-Term Stay in China
    3. Application for Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-End Talents
    4. Foreign High-End Talents Not Entering China (Not Included in the Talent Program and Not Based on Credit Score System)
    5. Foreign High-End Talents (Not Included in the Talent Program and Not Based on Credit Score System) Having Obtained the Notice Applying for the Work Permit
    6. Foreign High-End Talents Already Entering China (Average Salary No Less Than Six Times of Regional Average Salary of Previous Year) to Apply for the Notification Letter
    7. Guide for Foreign High-End Talents Not Entering China (Average Salary No Less Than Six Times of Regional Average Salary of Previous Year) to Apply for the Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit
    8. Foreign High-End Talents (More Than 85 Credit Points) Having Obtained the Notice of Work Permit for Foreigners Applying for the Work Permit for Foreigners
    9. Foreign High-End Talents (More Than 85 Credit Points) Not Entering China Applying for the Notice of Work Permit
    10. Foreign High-End Talents (Persons Selected to Be Included in the Domestic Talent Introduction Program) Not Entering China Applying for the Notice of Work Permit
    11. Foreign High-End Talents (Persons Selected to Be Included in the Domestic Talent Introduction Program) Having Obtained the Notice of Work Permit
  • Foreign Professional Talents
    1. Foreign Professional Talents (Non-Credit-Based) Applying for the Foreigner's Work Permit Who Have Already Obtained the Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit
    2. Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit: Applications for Foreign Professional Talents (Non-Credit-Based) Outside of China
  • Other Foreigners
    1. Guide for International Youth Interns Exchange Program's Participants (Category C, Interns from France, Germany, or Singapore) Seeking to Apply for Notification Letters of Foreigner's Work Permit in the People's Republic of China and Foreigner's Work Permits
    2. Guide for Pre-application for Outstanding Young Foreigners
    3. Foreign Talents with R Visa Applying for the Work Permit for Foreigners in China
    4. Representative of a Foreign Institution in China Applying for the Work Permit for Foreigners
    5. Foreign Spouse of a Chinese Citizen or the Spouse of a Foreigner Working in China
    6. Foreigners Working in the Regional Headquarters of Multinational Corporations in Beijing
Change, Deferment, Replacement, Cancellation
  • Cancelling Work Permits in China: Instructions for Foreign Applicants
  • Instruction on Application for Work Permit Extension for Foreigners
  • Work Permit Application for Foreigners Currently Working in China who are Changing Employment
  • Applying for Changing the Work Permit for Foreigners in the People's Republic of China
  • Replacement of the Work Permit for Foreigners
Key Information
  • Evaluation Criteria for Foreigners Employed in China (Trial)
  • Service System for Foreigners Working in China
    https://fuwu.most.gov.cn/html/fwsx/wgrlhzq/
Location and Contact Number
FAQs
  • What is the points-based system for foreign work permits?
  • What categories of foreigners are exempted from employment licenses and permits?
  • How to deal with those foreigners violating the Regulations on the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China?
  • Which department is in charge of these foreigners employed in China?