Work and live in China.

VISA, RESIDENCE & MOBILITYWork and live in China.Vyrion coordinates Work Permit, visa and residence procedures for foreign professionals, entrepreneurs and their families - from eligibility assessment to final residence formalities.Check Your SituationWork Permit•Residence Permit•Family Residence01WHAT DO YOU NEED?Start with your current situation.01I want to work in ChinaWe coordinate the complete process required to work and reside legally in China.View the Work Process02I am already in ChinaWe review your current status and identify the available route toward the appropriate work and residence authorisations.Available procedures depend on the applicant’s current status, location and authority requirements.Review My Status03I want my family to join meWe coordinate family visa and residence procedures for eligible spouses, children and family members.Family Residence Support02THE SIMPLE PROCESSThe process to work and live in China.01Eligibility ReviewWe review your profile, employer, position and documents.02Work AuthorisationWe coordinate the Work Permit and Z Visa where required.03Residence PermitWe coordinate the Work-Related Residence Permit.One coordinated process from eligibility assessment to legal residence in China.03APPLICATION ROUTESTwo possible application routes.The available route depends on the applicant’s current status, city and authority requirements.Applying from Outside ChinaAlready in China01Profile Review02Work Permit Notification03Z Visa04Enter China05Work Permit06Residence Permit04ELIGIBILITYYour eligibility depends on your profile.Check My Eligibility01Education02Work experience03Position04Salary05Age06Employer07Chinese proficiency08Application locationApplicants are assessed under the applicable Work Permit classification system. Classification and approval depend on the complete profile and authority review.How are Work Permit applications classified?Applications may be assessed under Categories A, B or C according to the applicant’s qualifications, experience, salary, position, employer and other applicable criteria.05DOCUMENTSDocuments commonly required.01Passport02Criminal Record03Diploma04Work Experience05Medical Examination06Accommodation Registration07Employer DocumentsExact requirements depend on the applicant, employer, location and application route.06FAMILY RESIDENCEChoose the stay that matches the family’s situation.S1Long-Term Family StayFor eligible family members joining a foreign national working or studying in China for a long-term stay.S2Short-Term Family VisitFor eligible family members visiting a foreign national in China for a shorter stay.Documents commonly requestedPassport•Invitation•Sponsor’s Residence Documents•Proof of RelationshipDiscuss a Family Application07EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTA Chinese employer or company is part of the process.The Work Permit application is sponsored through the employing company. Vyrion coordinates the employer and applicant documentation throughout the procedure.Need a Chinese employing entity?Explore Company Formation08FAQWhat is the difference between a Work Permit, Z Visa and Residence Permit?The Work Permit authorises employment, the Z Visa is an entry visa used where required, and the Work-Related Residence Permit authorises the longer-term stay linked to the approved employment.Can I apply while already in China?A route may be available depending on your current status, location and the applicable authority requirements. Some applicants may need to complete part of the process outside China.Do I need a Chinese employer?The Work Permit application is sponsored through the employing company, which must provide the required employer documentation and support the application.Which documents are commonly required?Common documents include the passport, criminal record, diploma, work-experience evidence, medical examination, accommodation registration and employer documents. Exact requirements vary.Can my spouse and children join me?Eligible spouses and children may follow a family visa or residence procedure. The available route and documents depend on the sponsor’s status and the intended length of stay.How is Work Permit eligibility assessed?Authorities assess the complete profile, including qualifications, experience, position, salary, age, employer and other applicable classification criteria.Planning to relocate to China?Share your profile, employer and timeline. We will confirm the applicable visa, work permit and residence route.Discuss Your Situation