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Visa regulations by Miraa12
Hello everyone, Just wanted to know something about visa regulations in china. So, if someone is not a native English speaker can he get a z visa to work in china ?
I found some information that says it might be possible to get a work permit and residence permit for work without leaving the country. Check this website: http://yingkevensco.com/service-areas/china-work-permit-work-authorization-services/ Read More
Be Warned! Top 10 Chinese-Westerner Misunderstandings by sophia.zhang
Cultural Difference There are cross-cultural misunderstandings and miscommunications between foreigners and Chinese. While we may think that some of the explanations are a bit odd, it is nonetheless an interesting piece of cultural anthropology. ...
Great post, agree with most of it. Read More
5 year policy for Z visa by williamli1986
My wife and I are looking into moving to Sichuan from Yunnan. Unfortunately there is a policy unique to Sichuan that states that a foreigner who has a z (work) visa that is five years old must return to their native country to reapply for a new z ...
I'm not a teacher, nor am I living in Sichuan. Here is what I would do in your situation. Find a local Visa Agent/ Consultant , they often have close connections to the officials and know exactly how the visa policy works. If you are fully ... Read More
Visa regulations by Miraa12
Hello everyone, Just wanted to know something about visa regulations in china. So, if someone is not a native English speaker can he get a z visa to work in china ?
This depends on what job you want to do... English Teachers have to be native speakers and have to come from certain countries, I don't know the exact list. For any other job, nobody will ask about your language. @rkvzm this is not possible. Read More
FWP Foreign working Permit include Class C Foreign Maids? by 123mussy
Im confused about the changes to Visas a bit about myself: Im from New Zealand - has contacts , friends in Shanghai - not Chinese ...
Don't take my word for it because I might be wrong, but from my knowledge at that moment it's close to impossible to get a visa to be a maid. Also the green card is more a myth than reality, a very low percentage of foreigners managed to get ... Read More
Cost of living in China - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to China, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Prices for Xiamen > How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in China? 2 bedrooms, 2000-3000 in central Haicang District, more if you go rent on the island, most expensive is Siming District. > How much do you pay for your public ... Read More
considering teaching English in China by loubeelou
Hello & good morning. My name is Lou, I'm 29 years old & am from the UK. I am considering taking the CELTA tefl course and moving to China to teach English this year. I'd like to teach at a University or adult level as I feel my ...
You do face a difficult choice, as almost all cities with large £¨western) expat communities are whether very polluted (Beijing) or crazy hot in Summer ( Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, but also Beijing can be very hot in Summer). I'm ... Read More
Legal Cross Border Business China - Germany by louispaul
Hello, I want to make some money but outsourcing translation services to germans in germany. therefore i registered a company in Germany. Do i still have to register a chinese company to earn money here in china? I want to cooperate with ...
Many Chinese companies are not allowed to transfer money abroad. You will need at least an agent in China who collects the money for you, or you can register your own company. Also, many Chinese companies do ask for a Tax Invoice, without that ... Read More
Expat contracts: repayment requirement ? by adventureseeking
Dear expats, I'm currently negotiating my expat conditions for next year (Shanghai). My company demands a repayment requirement in case I resign during or after my work abroad. Time to work abroad should be 2 years and time for repayment ...
Congratulations on your successful bargain and your coming time in China. Most people I know really enjoyed their time in China. Let me know if you ever make it to Xiamen :) . Read More
Expat contracts: repayment requirement ? by adventureseeking
Dear expats, I'm currently negotiating my expat conditions for next year (Shanghai). My company demands a repayment requirement in case I resign during or after my work abroad. Time to work abroad should be 2 years and time for repayment ...
No direct experience with this, but I had a clause that if I quit in the first year, I would have to repay all training related costs. I think it depends on why your company does send you to China. What is the benefit for your company if they send ... Read More
Thoughts on Beijing salary offer by Irishfella86
Hi, I've been offered a job in a Beijing-based newspaper as a sub-editor, the monthly salary is 20,000 rmb pre-tax plus medical insurance plus a 60sqm one-bed apartment paid for (it's in Chaoyang District and employers say it would cost ...
Tremendously helpful, thank you very much. A few more questions: Are you a local or expat to the Baoding area? I've read and researched air quality in Baoding. Looks better in Beijing. Appears really bad in Baoding, is this really bad daily or ... Read More
Thoughts on Beijing salary offer by Irishfella86
Hi, I've been offered a job in a Beijing-based newspaper as a sub-editor, the monthly salary is 20,000 rmb pre-tax plus medical insurance plus a 60sqm one-bed apartment paid for (it's in Chaoyang District and employers say it would cost ...
RMB is worth how much in US dollars or vice versa. What is the cost of: one gallon of gas One dozen eggs A big Mac Just typical everyday items I can compare to where I am now.1 USD= 6.7RMB Gas is currently at about 6.1RMB / liter Let somebody ... Read More
Movin to Xiamen by Rose kehoe
Hi all . We wants to move to Xiamen any soon , we are currently based in Shenzhen and expat life here is very good . We love it . We have two young kids that now in the the best international school in Shenzhen . We hope that we can same life style ...
The best place to live in Xiamen depends on your requirements. If you're looking for the expat area, then you should consider HuBinBei ºþ±õ±± area in Siming District¡£ There are many bars and international restaurants, ... Read More
Thoughts on Beijing salary offer by Irishfella86
Hi, I've been offered a job in a Beijing-based newspaper as a sub-editor, the monthly salary is 20,000 rmb pre-tax plus medical insurance plus a 60sqm one-bed apartment paid for (it's in Chaoyang District and employers say it would cost ...
With 20'000 RMB gross you will have 16'000 net. If you don't need to pay for the apartment, you can live very comfortably from this. Depending on your lifestyle you can easily save 10'000RMB a month, and life with 6'000. But ... Read More
China Work Permit Visa by babaraziz
I would like to know the procedure to apply the china visa, what are the documents required and how long it take to ready, and can I apply my family(wife and kids) application together or they may apply later.
You should ask your company, they have to do this for you. If they cannot help you, ask a visa agent. The requirements and procedures are changing all the time, and are different in different cities, so I doubt somebody in this forum can help you ... Read More