Does it require a rental contact to get a Chinese work visa
So after 4 years on F visas i am applying for the famous Chinese Z visa. My company is taking care of all the formalities and it should be much nicer than having to run to HK or flying back home to get my visa all the time.
However, it appears that the Chinese government requires me to show a tenancy (or rental) contract, probably as proof of address or something. It will be a bit tricky to get an official rental contact since my landlord is living in the States and is probably not interested to get an official rental contract where he would have to pay taxes to the Chinese government.
My question is, do i really need an officially stamped rental contract or can i just make up an contract with a friend who owns an apartment or are there any other tricks (checking into an hotel for a night, saying i am in HK right now etc). My guess is that quite a few people here already got their z-visa and not everybody can have an official rental contract in his name.
However, it appears that the Chinese government requires me to show a tenancy (or rental) contract, probably as proof of address or something. It will be a bit tricky to get an official rental contact since my landlord is living in the States and is probably not interested to get an official rental contract where he would have to pay taxes to the Chinese government.
My question is, do i really need an officially stamped rental contract or can i just make up an contract with a friend who owns an apartment or are there any other tricks (checking into an hotel for a night, saying i am in HK right now etc). My guess is that quite a few people here already got their z-visa and not everybody can have an official rental contract in his name.
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Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on -
I'm pretty much an expert on visas having battled for 4 and a half years to finally get my papers sorted out properly (I'm South African, it's not as easy for us), you will need your temporary residents permit, in fact you need it for just about anything official (even opening some bank accounts), getting a drivers license, buying a car, registering for study at university or something, getting married, when the cops come knock at your door, you get stopped on the street (it has happened to friends of mine who were handing out flyers), if there's anything official to be done, you'll need this, in fact although it isn't enforced, you're supposed to report within 24hours to your local police station and get this sorted.
I had a similar thing with the non-stamped rental contract a few years ago, I had to pay an agent to sit down with me and the landlady (she was on the phone) and get the contract stamped.
You will have to do the following before getting your legit Z visa:
1) Health check at Huang Gang hospital (480RMB)
2) Get your degree, CV and other papers translated and taken to a notary (there is a notary office opposite Lichi park), that's about 200RMB +- depending on how many documents need to be translated and stamped (they translate for you).
3) You will have to go to the Labour bereau and sumbit your documents (the company that hires you needs to give them copies of their permits etc that allow them to hire foreigners)
4) They will come to inspect your office (where you're supposed to work) and your home to make sure it's the same as on your paperwork.
5) You will go for an interview with the police at the Futian PSB (not the big one behind Diwang, the other one).
6) If all goes well you will receive you Alien work permit (it's a small purple book with your photo and company address and your home address etc).
7) You can then apply for the Z visa once you get the Okay from the interview from the PSB.
8) Apply for the Z visa outside of China in your home country (I think you can do it in other countries too.. but not sure... just it's impossible to apply for it in China directly).
9) Get your Z visa
10) Go to the Big PSB and get the Z visa (which is only valid for 30days) changed into a residents permit.
11) Enjoy being legitimate and not having to worry about police crackdowns / deportations / fines and other equally irritating bullshit.
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Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on
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P.S, not exactly the most clever thing in the world to tell the whole internet that you're working illegally (even if everyone does do it around here). Just my two cents
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Permalink Reply by Winston Sterzel on
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Yes.. unfortunately, being from the African continent, worst case is what I've grown to live with, but nothing beats the feeling of being legit... I'm guessing you guys don't have the cops at your apartment door quite as often as I do checking your paperwork.
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Stewart on -
yes, but the problem is working at mainland without the working permit is illegal according the law. the china can take ur income with this law, may be you just talk to some visa agent, the contract wont be a problem.
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Permalink Reply by Sebastian on -
Yes. Funny enough, when i applied for a driving licence they pulled out a temporary residency paper which some corrupt backcountry cop had nicely stamped. You can buy these documents if you know where to go. I really like this policy where you can get everything for money.
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Permalink Reply by Gareth on -
I used my business partners' at the time, but I was living at his place then. I've updated it since with each move.
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Permalink Reply by _Zzz_ on -
u may register ur address with ur boss's residence or colleague/s'(if their compound is suitable for foreigners)...but having a rental contract is the best way to solve it...goodluck!
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