中国工作签证

中国工作签证（Z） | China Z (Work) Visa – ECV China Visa Application Center
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工作签证（Z）

发给来华受雇工作人员。持 Z 签证入境后，须在当地按规定办理工作类居留许可并完成体检、住址登记等手续。

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China Z (Work) Visa

Issued to those going to China for employment. After entry with a Z visa, you must convert it to a work-type residence permit and complete health check & address registration.

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申请材料（基础）

  • 外国人工作许可通知（带二维码/条码，雇主通过人社部门系统获取）。
  • 护照：至少6个月有效期且2页以上空白签证页。
  • 签证照片：白底，近6个月拍摄，符合中国签证规格。
  • 居住州证明：驾驶执照/州ID，或近月水电/银行账单等。
  • 在线申请表（COVA）：cova.mfa.gov.cn（保存申请ID）。

COVA 填写要点

  • 地区选择：北美 → 美国 → 按居住州对应受理中心。
  • 姓名与护照一致（含中间名），日期用 YYYY-MM-DD。
  • 行程、邀请/雇佣信息与证明材料保持一致；提交前建议由我们审核。

可能按个人情况补充

  • 既往中国签证/居留许可复印件（如适用）。
  • 美国身份文件：绿卡/有效美签/入籍证明（如适用）。
  • 雇主证明信、履历、无犯罪记录/体检等（以受理点要求为准）。

办理流程与时长

  1. 评估与清单：提交基础信息，我们生成个性化材料清单。
  2. COVA 填表与审核：按指引填写；我们逐项核对并给出修改建议。
  3. 预约与递交：依辖区规则邮寄/现场办理，按通知取回证件。

馆内受理后通常约4–5个工作日（以受理中心为准）；建议行前3–4周启动。加急名额视各中心实时情况。

入境后事项

居留许可：持 Z 签证入境后在当地公安出入境办理工作类居留许可，通常按合同期核发。 体检与登记：按指引完成健康检查与住址登记；逾期可能影响合法居留。 家属随行：配偶/子女通常申请 S1/S2 类签证；所需材料与时长不同，建议提前规划。

常见问题（FAQ）

入境后是否必须转居留许可？
是。Z 签证仅作入境使用，入境后须按规定转换为居留许可方可长期合法工作与居留。
护照快到期还能申请吗？
护照有效期原则上需 ≥6 个月；如计划申请较长期限，请预留更充足的有效期。
能否加急？
部分受理点提供加急/特急名额，但数量与时段不固定；以咨询当天回复为准。

Required Documents (Basics)

  • Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit (QR/barcode; obtained by employer).
  • Passport: 6+ months validity and 2+ blank visa pages.
  • Visa photo: white background, taken within 6 months, CN-visa compliant.
  • Proof of state residence: Driver’s license/State ID or recent utility/bank statement.
  • Online form (COVA): cova.mfa.gov.cn (save your Application ID).

COVA Tips

  • Region → North America → USA → select center based on your state.
  • Name must match your passport (including middle name); use YYYY-MM-DD.
  • Keep itinerary & employer details consistent with supporting evidence; get a pre-check.

May Also Be Requested

  • Copies of prior PRC visas/residence permits (if any).
  • US status proof (GC/valid US visa/Naturalization, if applicable).
  • Employer letter/CV/Police or Medical checks as required by the center.

Process & Timeline

  1. Assessment & Checklist: Share basics → personalized checklist.
  2. COVA & Review: Complete online → we review & fine-tune.
  3. Appointment & Submission: Mail/in-person as per center → collect passport.

After acceptance, typical in-center time is ~4–5 business days (center-specific). Start 3–4 weeks before travel; expediting depends on daily availability.

After Entry

Residence Permit:Convert Z visa to a work-type residence permit locally, usually aligned with your contract term. Health & Registration:Complete medical check and address registration as required. Dependents:Spouse/children usually apply for S1/S2; plan timelines & documents in advance.

FAQ

Is residence permit conversion mandatory?
Yes. Z is for entry; long-term legal stay/work requires a residence permit after arrival.
My passport is expiring soon — can I still apply?
Generally 6+ months validity is required. For longer validity visas, keep more buffer.
Is expedited service available?
Some centers offer expedited slots, but they’re limited and change frequently. Please check with us.
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