LEGAL TIPS: What Are the Conditions for Working in China?
Channel: China Review Studio
Date: 2024-04-06

Lisa has been working as a foreign teacher in China for a long time. Due to the death of a family member, she needs to attend the funeral back home. But she cannot interrupt her teaching duties. At this time, her friend Anna, who is visiting China for tourism, voluntarily offers to fill in for Lisa. In order to ensure legality and compliance, 
they seek advice from Officer Xiao Wen.
Officer Xiao Wen advises them that foreigners shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits before working in China. They must also be 18 years of age or older, in good health, possess professional skills and job experience required for the work of intended employment, have no criminal record, have a clearly-defined employer, and hold a valid passport or other international travel document in lieu of the passport. However, Anna has entered China on a tourist visa and cannot replace Lisa in working in China.
Officer Xiao Wen helps them find Bella, who resides in the community and holds a Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card. Bella can work in China without a foreigner's work permit or a work-type residence permit. Consequently, Bella temporarily takes over Lisa's teaching duties, allowing Lisa to return home peacefully to handle her family matters.