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

Eligible Applicants

Foreign nationals entering China not forcompleting 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 thelatest entry stamp.
(II)Registration Form of Residence for Visitors From Overseas.
(III)Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit ApplicationForm 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 inWuhan that sent the invitation(no paper materialsrequired,as the police will verify it online).
(V)Invitation letter from the employer: The originaofficial letter in Chinese addressed to the Exit and EntryAdministration Department of Wuhan Public SecurityBureau from the employer shall be submitted. Theletter should include:1.Basic information aboutthe employer and the applicant;2.Reason folapplication:the applicant'swork arrangementsand the duration of the residence permit requestedfor the applicant;3.Guarantee of compliance withChinese laws during the stay in China.
(VI)Proof of work permit
(VII)Health Certificate(VIII) Other application materials required by the exiand entryadministration 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 organizationswith good standing may apply for an employment-based residence permit valid for up to 2 years uponpresenting the invitation letter from the employer andthe supporting documents issued by the humanresources and socialsecurity 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 socialsecurity authorities or foreignexperts affairs authorities,talent verification or recommendation letters from talent management departments or individuals,and identificatior documents of foreign nationals of Chinese origin:
1.High-caliber foreign professionals andforeign experts whose skills are urgently needed inChina:
2.Foreign members ofinnovative andentrepreneurial teams in key development sectors or industriesin China;
3.Individuals who have twice consecutivelybeen granted employment-based residence permit valid for one year or more in China, with norecord 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 andentry administration authority requires an interview,the applicant must attend it in person.
(II)Supporting documents provided by foreign nationals in languages other than Chinese forapplying for visa/stay permit/residence permit mustbe accompanied by a Chinese translation from aqualified 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.