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[quote=APAULT,269691]It is not easy to change from a tourist visa to a work visa (Z), in fact we normally say it is impossible.  If you go to Chengdu and get a job, you will need to exit the mainland and apply.  I recently did this and went to HK but that is a long way for you.

You did not say what jobs you are looking for, whether you have a degree, and why you are finding it hard to get a job.  A degree is the normal prerequisite for a school or college teaching job, but a few manage without.  With a degree and if you are a 'native' English speaker you should not have a great problem.  So, I would guess you lack a degree (or have a multitude of face piercings or something like that (or even you are black, a handicap still but not a showstopper) - China is slowly broadening its attitudes).  If you want to get a job before leaving you could try applying to private language centres but we get more probelms with such employers than elsewhere...so be on your guard.  Many of these are not able to get you a Z visa and will ask you to teach on your L visa or may help you get an F visa which although it is not strictly permitted, many people work on them.[/quote]

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