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This article focuses on how an application for certificate of employment and residence in China, the current documentation required, and new requirements are introduced across the country. Applications for certificate of employment and residence in China can be roughly divided into four stages: the employment of foreign workers license application, employment visa and residence permit application notification, permits the employment of foreign workers and residence permit applications.

Many had before the Beijing Olympics over China written by limiting visas for foreigners doing business in the country. With the Olympics now a thing of Historically, restrictions are likely to persist for 2009. China has to make various anniversaries including the 50th anniversary of the departure of the Dalai Lama in India, and 20th anniversary events of Tiananmen Square. This will lead to internal security measures were increased during the year and will affect on the nature of foreign participation in China is the country during this period. The visa will be affected. Applications for work visas and permits residence will be more severe. In this article we examine how an application for certificate of employment and residence in China, the documentation required courses, and new requirements are introduced in the country.

Alien Employment License
Alien employment license is a document which states that foreigners are allowed to work in China. It is necessary to request a letter (AZ Employment) visa invitation of the Ministry of Commerce. A letter of invitation is required to apply for a visa input that can be transformed into a work and residence. While in the past it was common for F visas are converted into work and residence currently the most cities by an applicant for their Z-Visa to go to their country of residence (their own people or country they have legal residence). The following documents must be submitted:

* Application for work permits for foreigners

* A valid passport

* Copies Health issued by the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Authority *

* Copies of the Industrial and Commercial Business License (duplicate) / Registration or other governmental instrument of ratification

* Reasons for employment

* Identification required for employment

* Curriculum vitae of the foreign service in focus for employment

* Criminal Record Check **

* This may vary from one city to another and even nationality, some nationalities do not need this certificate to obtain their visas.

** This is a relatively new requirement that has not been implemented in each city in China. We suspect that in the near future, This will be a standard requirement in any city. For more information, see box on page 7 in the full version of the magazine.

Request Registration Visa Work and residence
The Entry-Exit Administration Bureau of Public Security in the city where a foreigner who wishes to work reside and must give notice before an Alien Employment Permit will be issued. The following documents must be submitted by the employer:

* Employment License

* Valid passport of the applicant (copies of key pages and a valid visa to be attached)

* Application of conditions of residence Works Foreigners in China (with photos)

* Two copies of the Industrial and Commercial Business License (duplicate)

* Accommodation Temporary

* The applicant's registration (the local police station or the hotel where the applicant resides)

Alien Permit job
The Alien work permit allows foreigners to work legally in China. It is usually valid for one year and must be renewed annually. The following documents must be submitted by the employer:

* Employment License

* Registration for visa and work permit stay

* Copies of the contract or certificate of appointment (those who have a clear and definite position on the business license / registration or governmental instrument of ratification others may be exempt)

Residence Permit
The residence permit China allows foreign to enter legally. It is usually valid for one year and allows the holder to enter and leave China if they wish. The following documents must be submitted:

* A valid passport

Alien Work Permit

* Certificate of examination for consideration Physical Record for Chinese overseas or foreign

* Register for a work visa and residence

* Interview Record of residence Request for qualification for foreigners

* Chinese visa or residence permit application form

After these four steps are completed, a valid work and residence permit is issued and the alien is legally able to work and reside in the People's Republic of China the duration of their stay (usually but not always, one). Both licenses before their expiration date be extended.

This article was written for the China business news site China-briefing.com by the China law and tax experts at Dezan Shira & Associates, who specialise in providing advice on doing business in China.

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