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| May 20, 2009 11:42 |   |
| guest40588 | My wife and I would like to work in China. We were thinking about going there on a tourist visa. While on a tourist VISA we would look for work. If my wife or I found employment then I'm assuming our visas would be extended for one year or more. If we were unsuccessful after 30 days on our tourist visas then we would have to leave the country for how long before returning? Thanks, Erik |
| May 21, 2009 21:43 | #1 |
| GUEST49178 | If you find a job at this period, you also must go home to apply for a z visa or go to Hongkong to apply for. I think you shall find one before you come to beijing if you are not sure whether you can get a job in 1 month. |
| May 22, 2009 02:18 | #2 |
 | First, you can get a tourist visa for more than 30 days, so that can giv you more time to look around for a job. There are plenty of jobs for native English speakers to teach English (even the American version!). Secondly, you do not have to return to the US to get your Z visa, this WAS a requirement during the Olympics period. The latest regulations say that you can now apply for a Z visa from within China but I have not heard anyone having done that yet - though maybe that will change as we get closer to the new academic year. Otherwise you can get your Z visa in Hong Kong as the previous psot stated. The Z visa is valid for 30 days during which time you and your employer must apply for a Tempoiary Residence Permit, which is a visa by another name and cancels the Z visa, aiya! Actually, I would recommend looking for a job prior to going to China (assuming you are thinking of teaching). If you aply from within China it is best not to say you are already there as they will ask you to an interview and to present a lesson, no expenses paid (except perhaps providing accommodation for a night or two) regardless of how far you had tto travel. |
| May 25, 2009 21:16 | #3 |
| You can enter China on an F visa. If you get the job in Beijing, I can convert your F visa to an Z visa easily and without leaving the country. If you need any visa help, contact woth me! hotmail.com|Robert_shu7777 15810477188 |
| Jun 1, 2009 01:13 | #4 |
| At present, you need exit and re-apply for a Z in Chinese embassy/ consulate/ visa office. Some agent can help you without leaving China mainland. But they will charge you double or triple of round-trip tickets to HK only for that step - without leaving. You can go to HK to apply for a Z instead of your home country, as many other foreigners do now. Please refer to the following link for more details on work visa application. http://www.cn-visa.com/ |
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