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Work Visa (Z)

Work Visa: Issued to those who intend to work in China

Basic Documents

Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit

How to get a Foreigner’s Work Permit in China

Your valid U.S Passport /(or non-U.S passport)

  • With at least 2 blank visa pages
  • With at least 6 month’s validity for single entry visa

Proof of Residence

  • State issued driver’s license
  • Or,State issued resident I.D
  • Or, utility Bill
  • Or, Bank Statement

Visa photo

  • A digital photo is required to initiate your Visa Application.
  • Please refer to our Chinese Visa Photo Guide for requirements.
  • Photograph should be taken within the last 6 months.

China Visa Application Form (AKA COVA Form)

  • Option 1.  
    You can fill out our questionnaire, our team will complete the COVA form for you.

    Option 2. 
    Please fill out the new COVA system , then share your login credentials with our visa specialist. We’ll review your documents and follow up with further instructions.

Conditional Documents

  • Previous Chinese visa (If applicable)
  • Previous Chinese residence permit (if applicable)
  • U.S green card or valid visa (If applicable)
  • Original Chinese Passport  (If applicable)
  • U.S Naturalization Certificate  (If applicable)
  • Former / other nation’s passport  (If applicable)
  • Employer Letter  (If applicable)
 

If any documents cannot be provided, it may not halt the processing of your application, but it will influence the processing time of your application. Our visa specialists are dedicated to helping you correctly prepare and submit your application.

How long will it take?

After your application is submitted to the Chinese Embassy, the typical processing time is about 4-5 business days. Please remember that extra time is required for us to review, prepare, and finalize your application before submission. We recommend starting the process 3-4 weeks ahead of your planned travel date. In most instances, the entire procedure can be completed within 10 working days.

For expedited processing, we strive to obtain your visa as quickly as possible, usually within 3-5 business days, not counting shipping time.