02-12-08 08:50 in TV and SAT 
Work Visa (also called "Z " visa or residence permit now) is issued to foreigners who will work in China for more than 6 months, and to their accompanying family members, i.e., their spouses, parents and children.
Any person suffering from mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China.
To obtain a work visa from overseas Chinese consulates or visa office in Hong Kong, you are required to provide two basic documents: an Alien Employment License or a Foreign Expert Confirmation Notice, and a Z visa Invitation letter (called invitation letter). Your Chinese employer is responsible for obtaining the two documents from the local governments. Most of Chinese consulates accept faxed copies of the two documents, but it is advisable to check with Chinese consulates to see whether they only accept the originals. In addition to the two documents, a medical examination report could also be required in certain countries.
It is possible for foreigners who have entered into China with a tourist (L) or a business (F) visa to apply for a work visa (Z) in China. Chief Representatives, general managers and vice general managers with their names on their employer's business licenses are allowed to change their L or F visas into Z visas in China. Implementation on visa conversion may vary slightly in different cities/provinces in China. Please check with your local Immigration Department of Public Security Bureau for the relevant rules and regulations on visa conversion.
A work visa issued by overseas Chinese consulates normally is single entry and valid for 30 days after entry. A residence permit is required to apply for within 30 days after entry.
Note: The foreigner who does not apply for the residence permit within 30 days after entry will be fined 500 RMB per overstay day and the maximum fine is 5,000 RMB.
This Step by Step guide should help you to avoid the struggle of a complex administrative process while obtaining the documents you need to legally live in China. The process will take about 10 days.
The required documents you need in order to live legally in China:
• Visa
• Work Permit
• Residence Permit
Here are the necessary steps required to obtain these documents:
Step 1 Temporary Residence Permit
It is a simple registration process you need to do within the 24 hours following your arrival in Suzhou . This procedure
is to be done at the closest police station in the district you are living in. It is free of charge; you just need to bring your passport.
Step 2 Health Certificate
The examination and tests required to get this permit may be done in your home country, but the Chinese Government may not accept an overseas exam. If you are having your exam here, proceed to the Suzhou Health Examination-Health Certificate. To apply for a health exam, you will need to prepare the following documents:
• A copy of your company's Business License
• Passport
• A copy of your passport
• 2 passport photos
• Fee: around RMB 700-800
Step 3 Work License (Valid for half a year)
It can be applied at the Labor Bureau Foreign Employment Admin istration Office . You will need to prepare the following documents :
• The foreign Work Application Form with company stamp
• Copy of the business license
• The copy of the organization machinery code certificate
• The copy of the permit for foreign investment enterprise
• Resume
• Qualifications Proof (Copy of personal highest degree, Skill certificate)
• Copy of passport
• Fee: RMB 200-300
Step 4 Temporary Z Visa
It can be applied for at the Division of Aliens & Exit-Entry Admin istration, and you will need to prepare the following documents:
• The copy of the Work License
• The copy of the Health Certificate
• Temporary residence registration
• The copy of the business license
• Application Form with company stamp
• Passport
• Fee depends on your nationality
Step 5 Work Permit (Red Book)
This is usually obtained through your employer via an application to the Labor Bureau Foreign Employment Admin istration Office . You will need to prepare the following documents:
• Work License
• The copy of Health Certificate
• Passport and Temporary Z Visa
• Work registration form
• The copy of your w ork contract
• 3 Passport photos
• Fee: RMB 200-300
Step 6 Employment Visa (Z) (valid for one year) and Residence Permit (Green Book)
You can apply simultaneously for the Z Visa and Residence Permit at the Division of Aliens & Exit-Entry Administration.
You will need to prepare the following documents:
• Work Permit
• Health Certificate
• Temporary residence registration
• Copy of the business license
• The copy of the organization machinery code certificate
• The copy of the permit for foreign investment enterprise
• Application Form with company stamp
• Employment registration form
• Passport
• 2 Passport photos
• Fee depends on your nationality
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