See 11 for a 'Work permit assessment tool'.
Work permit
All foreign nationals entering, leaving, passing through or residing in China must obtain the relevant visas from the relevant Chinese authorities, which include the Chinese diplomatic missions, consulates and other representatives in foreign countries and the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or local designated authorities within China.
Note that from 1 December 2024, foreign nationals are no longer required to have a physical foreigners work permit. The digital Social Security Card and app replaces this physical requirement.
Based on China's Exit and Entry Administration Law (hereinafter referred to as the Exit and Entry Administration Law), Art 6, ordinary visas are divided into the following categories and shall be marked with corresponding letters in the Chinese phonetic alphabet:
| No | Type of Visa | Details |
| 1 | C Visa | Issued to crew members performing duties on board an international train, aircraft or vessel, and the accompanying family members of vessel crew members and vehicle drivers engaged |
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