China Work Permit- How Nigerians can Acquire a Work Permit

The China Work Permit (also known as Z Visa) is issued to foreigners who have gained employment and intend to work in China. China has become a popular destination, not only for tourists but for foreigners seeking employment as there are a lot of job opportunities.

Nigerians also looking to tour China can read here for more information on how to apply for the Chinese Tourist Visa.

Documents Needed to Apply for a China Work Permit

The following documents are needed in order to apply for a China Work Permit:

• An original passport with at least six month validity from the date of entry.
• Application form for a Foreigner?s Work Permit.
• Two 33mm x 48mm passport-sized photographs taken on white background.
• Job qualification certificate.
• Employment contract, employment certificate, or government authorization letter.
• Certificate (diploma) of highest academic degree or relevant vocational qualification certificate.
• Non-criminal record certificate.
• Medical consent letter.
• Physical Examination form (do not fill X-ray, ECG and Blood Tests).
• Reference letter (if necessary).
• TEFL/TESOL certificate authenticated by Chinese Embassy/Consulate (only applicable for teaching positions).
• The original and one photocopy of Employment License for Aliens issued by the Chinese Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Grades for Foreign Workers

The Chinese government created a three-tiered points-based system that categorizes foreign workers. This is to distinguish their skills. Here are the grading systems:

• Class A ? Elite foreign talent.
• Class B ? Professional foreign talent.
• Class C ? Miscellaneous foreigners.

Class A - Elite Foreign Talent

The Class A system comprises of 16 percent of foreign workers in China. The Chinese government find them desirable and they enjoy benefits not given to Class B and Class C foreign workers. Their application will get approved quicker, so processing times are around five working days.

Class B - Professional Foreign Talent

The Class B system comprises of 61 percent of foreign workers in China. Compared to Class A, they often find it more difficult to obtain a work permit in industries already filled with foreign workers.

Class C- Miscellaneous Foreigners

The Class C system comprises of 22 percent of expats. This is the category company representatives placed abroad for a few months usually fall in, as well as those entering China under Chinese government young talent initiatives.

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The China Work Permit Processing Time

It takes 20-30 business days to process a China work permit.

The China Work Permit Fee

The regular fee for the China Work Permit (Z visa) is 5000 Naira per person.

The China Work Permit Validity

The China Work Permit is a single entry, with the duration of stay being 000, which means the duration of stay is to be determined by the Temporary Residence Permit you get after entering China.

The Embassy of China in Nigeria

• ADDRESS: Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
  Plot 161A, Idejo Street
  P.O.Box 70510
  Victoria Island
  Lagos
  Nigeria
  
• TELEPHONE: (+234) 1 261 2586
  (+234) 1 271 5584 (Consular Section)
  
• FAX: (+234) 1 271 5583
  
• EMAIL: [email protected]
  
• WEBSITE: lagos.china-consulate.org
  lagos.chineseconsulate.org

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