Application of Foreign Nationals for Employment-Based Residence Permit and lts Extension/Renewal

Eligible Applicants

Foreign nationals entering China not for completing short-term work assignments.

Application Materials
(I) Valid passport or other international travel documents, including copies of the personal information page,the valid visa page, and the visa page with the latest entry stamp.
(II) Registration Form of Residence for Visitors From Overseas.
(III) Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form completed in black ink with a recent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face photo on a white background.
(lV) Proof of lawful registration of the organization in Wuhan that sent the invitation(no paper materials required,as the police will verify it online).
(V) Invitation letter from the employer: The origin a official letter in Chinese addressed to the Exit and Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau from the employer shall be submitted. The letter should include: 1. Basic information about the employer and the applicant; 2. Reason for application: the applicant's work arrangements and the duration of the residence permit requested for the applicant; 3. Guarantee of compliance with Chinese laws during the stay in China.
(VI) Proof of work permit.
(VII) Health Certificate.

(VIII) Other application materials required by the exit and entry administration authority based on the situation.
Note: All application materials shall be submitted in their original version for verification along with A4 copies.

Duration of Residence Permit
(I) Those employed by registered organizations with good standing may apply for an employment-based residence permit valid for up to 2 years upon presenting the invitation letter from the employer and the supporting documents issued by the human resources and social security authorities, foreign experts affairs authorities, or other competent authorities.
(II) Those falling under the following categories can apply for an employment-based residence permit with a stay duration of up to 5 years upon presenting the invitation letter from the employer, proof of work permit issued by the human resources and social security authorities or foreign experts affairs authorities, talent verification or recommendation letters from talent management departments or individuals, and identificati or documents of foreign nationals of Chinese origin:
1.High-caliber foreign professionals and foreign experts whose skills are urgently needed in China:
2.Foreign members of innovative and entrepreneurial teams in key development sectors or industries in China;
3.Individuals who have twice consecutively been granted employment-based residence permit valid for one year or more in China, with no record of violations of laws and regulations;
4.Foreign nationals of Chinese origin.

Important Notes
(I) Applicants are required to be interviewed. Those who are under the age of 16, over the age of 60, or suffer mobility issues due to illness or other reasons, or have a good record of previous stay/residence in China may have others file an application on their behalf. However, if the exit and entry administration authority requires an interview, the applicant must attend it in person.
(II) Supporting documents provided by foreign nationals in languages other than Chinese for applying for visa/stay permit/residence permit must be accompanied by a Chinese translation from a qualified translation company in China.
(III) First-time applicants in China under the age of 18 who are foreign nationals of Chinese origin or overseas Chinese are also required to submit their birth certificate, parents' passports, and proof of residence abroad.
(IV) Individuals who have not canceled their Chinese household registration must do so before filing an application.

This notification shall be interpreted by the Exitand Entry Administration Department of Wuhan Public Security Bureau.