Documents Required for a Foreign Work Permit in China
A foreigner applying for a work permit in China typically needs three authenticated documents: a police clearance certificate, the highest degree certificate and a medical examination report. All three must be authenticated in the issuing country before submission to the Chinese employer and exit-entry authorities.
Key Points
- Three core documents: police clearance, degree, medical report
- Authentication happens in the issuing country
- Police clearance is usually valid for 6 months
- The medical exam must be done at a Chinese-designated hospital
- Some degrees also require Chinese Ministry of Education verification
Legal Basis
Chinese regulations on foreign work permits; Hague Apostille Convention.