Work VISA

You must provide proof of your current address of residency. The document must either be a copy of the front of your driver's license or government ID, or a utility bill. The document must:

• Display your name as it appears on your passport
• Display the current residence address as provided on your visa application

Please note, if you must submit a utility bill the consulate requires electric, gas, or a water bill; phone and cable bills are not accepted. Children applying for Chinese Visas must provide a copy of their birth certificate, along with a copy of each of their parent’s ID’s to determine their state of residence.

You must fill out the following forms:

Where You Stay Form

Travel Records Form

We can complete the form for you at the time of your appointment, but if you’d like to reduce your time spent at our office the full application can be completed digitally online by following this link:

Chinese Visa Application Form

Invitation letter must contain the following:

• Full name of applicant (matching passport)
• Date of birth of applicant
• Expiration date and issue date of applicant's passport
• Applicant's nationality
• Applicant's sex/gender
• Intended start date for work

IMPORTANT: Letter must have signature and seal from host company.

A work permit request is started directly by the inviting company within China. Please ensure that their work permit has been submitted and validated in China before we submit the application to the Consulate/Ebassy. Otherwise, this can cause known delays in processing.

If you were born in China or previously held Chinese citizenship:

• Provide your most recent Chinese passport or a copy of your last Chinese visa.
• Add your Chinese name in the designated section of the application form.

If you cannot provide a Chinese passport for your first visa application, you’ll need to apply in person at a Chinese consulate or embassy.