Converting Chinese spouse visa to work visa [closed]

I am a Pakistani passport holder. I'm currently in China on a spouse visa. I want to apply for a work visa now. Can I go to Hong Kong to apply for this visa or do I need to go back to Pakistan and apply for a work visa from there?

Best Answer

If you have all the paperwork for your Z visa, you can go to Hong Kong, and apply either directly, at the China Resources Building in Wanchai, or through a travel agency. Note that you won't be converting your spousal visa. You will ce cancelling it, and applying for a new visa, the Z visa.

However, as a Pakistani, you need a visa to go to Hong Kong. So I'm not sure it is worth the effort.

I have heard of travel agencies in Shenzhen, with partners/branches in HK, that can take your passport and documents, send it to HK, process the application, and return the passport with the visa and stamp. Not sure if that still works. Worth enquiring though.

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Can I get a Chinese work visa now?

We recommend applying for a visa about one month before planning to enter China. Many of your employees will apply for Z visas and need to obtain a Chinese Residence Permit within 30 days of arriving in China. They must apply for this permit by: Going to the nearest Exit-Entry Administration Service Center.

How long can you stay in China after work permit is Cancelled?

Once your Residence Permit has been canceled, you will immediately be required to apply for a temporary residence visa (humanitarian visa), which is valid for one month.

Are Chinese visas Cancelled?

In view of the rapid global spread of COVID-19, China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry of foreign nationalities with currently valid visas or residence permits, as of 28th March 2020 0:00 am. Entry of foreign nationalities with APEC Business Travel Cards will be suspended as well.

Can I change my tourist visa to work visa in China?

It is possible for foreigners who have entered into China with a tourist (L) or a business (F) visa to apply for a work visa (Z) in China.

How to Change Temporary Residence (B) to Work permit (A) - Spouse Related [English]

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