合法办理工作签证，是企业聘用外籍员工、外籍人士来华工作的法定前提。以下流程清晰划分企业负责与候选人配合事项，双方各司其职，高效完成办理，杜绝合规风险。
一、核心办理流程（双方分工）
1. 境外申请：工作许可通知 + Z签
• 企业方：
提交营业执照、聘用合同等材料，在线申请《外国人工作许可通知》
办理时长：A类高端人才5个工作日；B/C类人才10-15个工作日
• 候选人：
提供护照、学历、无犯罪记录等材料；持许可通知，在所在国中国领馆办理Z字工作签证
办理时长：5-10个工作日
2. 入境后办理：合法就业证件
• 24小时内：候选人办理临时住宿登记
• 15日内：企业为员工申领《外国人工作许可证》
• 30日内：双方配合办理工作类居留许可
✅ 完成以上步骤，外籍员工即可合法正式上岗
二、双方需准备材料
• 企业提供：营业执照、盖章聘用合同、企业资质证明、申请函
• 候选人提供：有效护照、证件照、学历认证、无犯罪记录、体检报告
三、重要提醒
1. 未取得工作许可证+居留许可，禁止上岗，否则属于非法就业
2. 所有外文材料需正规翻译并认证
3. 签证到期前30天可办理续签，信息变更需及时更新手续
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China Work Visa for Foreign Employees
Guide for Employers & Foreign Candidates
A valid work visa is a legal requirement for enterprises to hire foreign employees and for foreigners to work in China. The process below clearly defines responsibilities of employers and candidates to ensure efficient, compliant completion.
I. Core Process & Role Division
1. Overseas Application: Work Permit Notification + Z Visa
• For Employers:
Submit business license, employment contract and other documents to apply for the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit online
Processing Time: 5 working days for Category A talents; 10-15 working days for Category B/C talents
• For Candidates:
Prepare passport, degree certificate, non-criminal record, etc.; apply for Z Visa at Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your home country with the Notification Letter
Processing Time: 5-10 working days
2. Onshore Processing: Legal Employment Documents
• Within 24 Hours: Candidate completes Temporary Accommodation Registration
• Within 15 Days: Employer applies for Foreigner Work Permit for employee
• Within 30 Days: Both parties apply for Work-type Residence Permit
✅ Foreign employees can start working legally only after completing all above steps
II. Required Documents
• From Employer: Business license, stamped employment contract, company qualification certificate, application letter
• From Candidate: Valid passport, ID photo, degree authentication, non-criminal record, medical report
III. Important Notes
1. NO working before obtaining both Work Permit and Residence Permit (illegal employment)
2. All foreign documents must be officially translated and authenticated
3. Visa renewal can be applied 30 days before expiration; update timely for any information changes
