Visas

Application Flowchart for Work Permit for Foreigners in China (for applicants outside the Chinese Mainland)
Application Handling Flowchart
Before applicant arrives in China:
  • 1.The employer applies on behalf of the applicant via the online application system for a Notification Letter of Foreigners' Work Permit and uploads the required documents.

  • 2.Acceptance and Preliminary Review(1 working day)
    The application undergoes preliminary review. The employer will be notified at this stage if any additional information or materials are required. After all required information is submitted, the application will pass the preliminary review stage and continue to the following stages.

  • 3.Secondary Review (1 working day)

  • 4.Final Decision and Approval (1 working day)

    Once the application has been approved, the employer can download the Notification Letter of Foreigners’ Work Permit from the application system and send it to the applicant. The applicant must print this out and submit it along with other required application materials to apply for a Z or R visa at the Chinese Visa Application Center in their country/region of residence.

Online application website: National Human Resources and Social Security Administrative Service Platform(https://www.12333.gov.cn/

After applicant arrives in China:
  • 1.The employer shall upload a scan of the visa and entry stamp on the application system within 15 days to apply for a work permit. The application will be reviewed again following the process listed above. The employer shall also apply for a work-type residence permit at this time.

  • 2.Once the application is approved, a decision on granting a work permit will be made, the employer will be notified, and the applicant or the employer’s designated representative shall submit the applicant’s original paper application materials in person at the application window for verification. Following verification, the work permit will be issued on the spot.

    If the application is denied, a decision on not granting the work permit will be made and reasons given.

Work permit application information will be shared with the departments of public security, and residence and other information will be fed back

Foreigners’ Work Permit Service Locations

Service LocationAddressContact number
Fullsing Internet Industrial ParkBlock E, Fullsing Offshore Innovation Building, Haikou36661820
Jiangdong New Area AdministrationComprehensive Talent Service Window, 1st Floor Hall of Jiangdong New Area Government Service Center, 181 Xingyang Dadao, Meilan District, Haikou65686535
Meilan District AdministrationWindows 11-12, 1st Floor Hall of Meilan District Government Service Center, 36 Qingnian Lu, Meilan District, Haikou City65229021
Longhua District AdministrationTalent Service Window, 3rd Floor Hall of Longhua District Government Service Center, Block B, Fullsing Internet Industrial Park, 32 Binhai Dadao, Longhua District, Haikou66702681
66763051
Xiuying District AdministrationXiuying District Government Service Center, 30 Qiuhai Dadao, Xiuying District, Haikou68635741
Haikou Integrated Free Trade ZoneAdministrative Service Window, 1st Floor, Haikou Integrated Free Trade Zone Government Service Center, Nan Yihuan Lu, Laocheng Economic Development Zone, Chengmai County67202042
Haikou National High-Tech Industrial Development ZoneGovernment Service Center, 1st Floor, Management Committee of Haikou National High-tech Industrial Development Zone65580991