Guidance of Foreigner’s Work Permit

Guidance of Foreigner’s Work Permit (over 90 days)

Ⅰ. Process of Application

Ⅱ. System Information

Name: 外国人来华工作管理服务系统 Service system for foreigners working in China
Website: http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/
Notes: Google browser is recommended

Ⅲ. Reviewing original documents at the site

Department: Shunde Science and Technology Bureau
Address: 5th floor, West Block, Government Administration Building, Demin Road, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan City.
Hotline: 0757-22830311; 0757-22830365
Working hour: 8：30-12：00, 14：00-17：30

Ⅳ.Required Documents

1.Application for Foreigner’s Work Permit

1.1 Application for Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit (over90 days)

	Documents Necessary	Requirements	Note
1	Application Form for Foreigner’s Work Permit	Apply online (http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/) Download it Sign and affix official seal Upload it	Assistance from the Chinese is necessary.
2	Copy of Work Experience Confirmation Letter and the Chinese version	It should be issued by the previous employer including details of work, time span, contact person ,signature and official seal of the previous employer.
3	Copy of diploma of highest degree, its authentication and the Chinese version	It should be authenticated by Chinese embassies/consulates in your country, embassies/consulates of your country in China, authentication agency in your country, or Chinese diploma authentication agencies.
4	Copy of Certificate of Non-Criminal Records with its authentication and the Chinese version	It should be authenticated by the police, security, or law departments, or authentication agency in your country or habitual place of residence, Chinese embassies in your country, or embassies of your country in China. Certificate of Non-Criminal Records obtained in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan should be authenticated by local authentication agencies.	A certificate is valid for 6 months.
5	Copy of valid Physical Examination Report	It should be issued by foreign or Chinese medical organizations verified by the Chinese Inspection and Quarantine Bureau.	A report is valid for 6 months.
6	Copy of Contract and the Chinese version	Details of work, payment, time span, and position should be included with the applicant’s signature and official seal of the company.
7	Copy of valid passport	Information page	The passport should valid for 6 months
8	Electronic photo	2-inch passport photo taken within 6 months (JPG format).	No hat or headscarf is recommend
9	Required documents for accompanying persons	2-inch passport photo (JPG format) Copy of valid Passport Physical Examination Report (for family members above 18 years of age) Copy of Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate and the Chinese version	accompanying persons include parents, spouse, children(under the age of 18) and parents in law
10	Other documents required	If you apply Work Permit in Shunde, Commitment Letter for Copy shall be uploaded	Commitment Letter for Copy can be downloaded from QQ group (707417414)
Note: Non-Chinese documents shall be translated into Chinese and affix with official seal. All the documents (and Chinese version) listed above shall be uploaded into the system. Foreign high-end talents shall provide relevant certification materials that meet the conditions according to the classification standard of foreigners' work in China, and the applicant shall sign the application form and affix the official seal of the employer. For authenticated documents in Chinese consulate, please check more information on the website http://www.cs.mfa.gov.cn/ or call the hotline for consultation.

1.2 Application for Foreigner’s Work Permit

Please prepare documents listed below and submit them.

	Documents Necessary	Requirements	Note
1	Copy of Z Visa page or valid Residence Permit	Z visa page, Customers Stamp page or information page of Residence Permit
2	Copy of Contract and the Chinese version	Details of work, payment, time span, and position should be included with the applicant’s signature and official seal of employer.
3	Valid Physical Examination Report	It should be issued by foreign or Chinese medical organizations verified by the Chinese Inspection and Quarantine Bureau.	A report is valid for 6 months.
5	Required documents for family members	Passport Physical examination report (family members above 18 years of age) Copy of Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate and Chinese version
6	Other documents required	If you apply Work Permit in Shunde, Commitment Letter for Copy shall be uploaded	Commitment Letter for Copy can be downloaded from QQ group (707417414)
Note: All original documents in the application of Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit shall be prepared. Non-Chinese documents shall be translated into Chinese and affix with official seal.

2.Extension of Foreigner’s Work Permit

If the employer continues to employ the applicant at the original post, extension of applicant’s Work Permit shall applied 30 days before the expiration of the origin Work Permit.

	Documents Necessary	Requirements	Note
1	Application Form for Extension of Foreigner’s Work Permit	Apply online (http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/) Download it Sign and affix official seal Upload it	Assistance from the Chinese is necessary.
2	New contract or Agreement and the Chinese version	Details of work, payment, time span, position should be included with the applicant’s signature and official seal of employer.
3	Valid Visa or Residence Permit	Z visa page, Customers Stamp page or information page of Residence Permit
4	Foreigner’s Work Permit	Both the original document and a copy should be provided.
5	Other documents required	If you apply Work Permit in Shunde, Commitment Letter for Copy shall be uploaded	Commitment Letter for Copy can be downloaded from QQ group (707417414)
Note Non-Chinese documents shall be translated into Chinese and affix with official seal.

3.Application for Change of Foreigner’s Work Permit

If there is any change about the personal information (name, passport number, position, category) of the applicant, an application for change of Work Permit shall be submitted within 10 working days from the date of the change.

	Documents Necessary	Requirements	Note
1	Application Form for Change of Foreigner’s Work Permit	Apply online (http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/) Download it Sign and affix official seal Upload it	Assistance from the Chinese is necessary.
2	原《外国人工作许可证》注销材料证明 Evidence of Cancellation of the previous Foreigner’s Work Permit	Both the original and a copy should be provided.
Note: Change of passport no.: new passport no. and copies of passport information page and visa page Change of position in the same company: letter for change or other certificate shall be provided Change of job: cancel the Work Permit first and apply a new one. Non-Chinese documents shall be translated into Chinese and affix with official seal.

4. Cancellation of Foreigner’s Work Permit

The Work Permit will be canceled automatically if the applicant do not extend the Work Permit before expiration. If the applicant is dead or incapacitated, or the contract is terminated or the employment relationship is terminated in advance the employer shall be apply cancellation of Work Permit within 10 working days from the date of the occurrence of the event. If the company is out of business, the applicant shall apply cancellation of Work Permit.

		Documents Necessary	Requirements		Note
1	Application Form of Cancellation for Foreigner’s Work Permit			Apply online (http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/) Download it Sign and affix official seal Upload it	Assistance from the Chinese is necessary.
2	Employment relationship termination, contract termination or other supporting materials related to cancellation reasons			Signature of both parties are required	If the applicant resigns on his own and the employer is unable to contact the applicant, the employer shall provide a supplementary explanation of cancellation.
Note: If the company is out of business, the Application Form of Cancellation for Foreigner’s Work Permit is allow to be submitted without official seal. Certificate of Cancellation will be issue by relevant department.

5 5.Reissuance of Foreigner’s Work Permit (Lost or Damaged)

The applicant shall publish a statement on Service system for foreigners working in China and apply for reissuance of Work Permit from the date of loss of the certificate or the date of discovery of the loss. If the Work Permit is damaged, go with the original one when you apply for reissuance of Work Permit

	Documents Necessary	Requirements	Note
1	Application Form of Replacement for Foreigner’s Work Permit	Apply online (http://fwp.safea.gov.cn/) Download it Sign and affix official seal Upload it	Assistance from the Chinese is necessary.
2	Description for Lost or Damaged of Work Permit		If it is not Chinese version, please affix the official seal

Guidance of Foreigner’s Work Permit(Foshan Shunde)