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Z-Visas for China - Teaching or Working Visas

Z-Visas for China (Working/Teaching Visas) are issued to an alien (foreigner) who comes to China for employment.

  • A Z-visa is valid for one entry for up to three months after it is issued (meaning you have 90 days to enter China once a visa is stamped in your passport).
  • The holder of the Z-visa needs to go through residential formalities by the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China. Make sure this happens with your school - sometimes they forget about this formality.
  • Required Documents:
    1. The "Alien Employment License" issued by the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources. This must be the original that is issued by the Public Security Bureau in China.
    2. or The "Foreign Expert Work Permit" issued by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs. This must also be the original.
    3. A "Visa Notice" or "Visa Notification Letter" or "Invitation Letter" from an authorized department in China.
    4. Passport with at least 6 months validity
    5. Passport must have at least two completely empty pages
    6. China Visa Application Form (specific to countries)
    7. Color passport-sized picture attached to application form
    8. Application Visa Fee (depends on nationality)

Specific instructions on how to get your teaching visa are separated into articles based on nationality.  Please follow the appropriate link to read more specific instructions as they relate to your nationality.

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