China
Chinese work visas
Coming to China to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.
- WORKJOURNALISTChina J Visa (Journalist Visa)China's journalist visa. The J1 is for resident journalists posted to China, while the J2 covers journalists making a short-term reporting trip.View visa details
- WORKPAID EMPLOYMENTZ Work VisaThe entry visa for foreign nationals coming to China to take up paid employment, typically converted into a work-type residence permit after arrival.View visa details
- WORKSTATE CLEARANCEForeigner's Work PermitThe State clearance a foreign employee must hold before working in China, tiered by talent classification and required alongside the work visa and residence permit.View visa details
- WORKRESIDENCEWork-Type Residence PermitThe permit that authorises a foreign employee's actual stay in China, obtained after entering the country on a Z or R visa.View visa details
- WORKCREWC Crew VisaFor foreign crew members working aboard international trains, aircraft and vessels serving China.View visa details