中国在2017年实施了更加积极、开放和有效的外国人才政策。对于打算在中国雇用外国人的雇主，必须遵守当地有关外籍人士的法律法规。雇主必须依法成立，并且必须获得相应行业管理局的必要认证。

China has implemented a more active, open and effective foreign talent policy in 2017.  For those employers intending to hire foreigners in China, it is important to comply with the local laws and regulations regarding expatriates. Employers must be legally established and must have the necessary certifications from the appropriate industry administration.

最近几年，中国政府简化了申请工作许可证的程序，把所有办理程序都放在国家外国专家局（SAFEA）下执行。国家外国专家局也是负责Z和R签证分类工作文件的政府机构。通过该系统，未来的员工和雇主可以以电子方式提交证明文件。新的在线管理服务系统已经删除了几乎一半以前需要的文件，省去了申请信和个人简历等提交材料。

In the last few years, the Chinese government has simplified the process for applying for a work permit, by putting everything under the umbrella of one bureau, the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA). SAFEA is also the government agency responsible for work documents, both Z and R visa classifications. Through this system, the future employee and employer can submit the supporting documents electronically. The new online management service system has eliminated almost half of the previously required documents, cutting out submissions like application letters and personal resumes.

有哪些文件才能允许外国人在中国工作？

Which documents allow foreigners to work in China?

一、外国人工作许可证

Foreigner’s work permit

这是塑料卡格式的文件，证明了外国公民在中华人民共和国境内工作的合法性。外国人工作许可证是由国家外国专家局与人力资源和社会保障部合作颁发的。

It is a plastic card format document that certifies the suitability of a foreign citizen to work in the territory of the People's Republic of China. The Foreigner’s work permit is issued by a government bureau called the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

该卡包含最基本的信息，例如员工的姓名，性别，国籍和类别，公司信息，工作职位，工作许可的签发时间和到期时间。

This card contains the most essential information such as name, gender, nationality and category of the employee, company information，job position, date of issue and expiring date of the working permit.

我们在哪里可以看到这些信息？卡片右下角有一个高分辨率的二维码，扫一下就能看到所有的详细信息。

Where we can see these information? On the right corner of this card,we can find an high resolution QR code which contains all the details.

外国人工作许可证，有三种类别。

Foreigner’s work permit, 

there are three different categories.

外国高端人才A类

Foreign high-end talents category A

外国高端人才（A类）是指符合“高精尖缺”和市场需求导向，中国经济社会发展需要的科学家、科技领军人才、国际企业家、专门特殊人才等，以及符合计点积分外国高端人才标准。外国高端人才可不受年龄和工作经历限制。

Foreign high-end talents (category A) refer to scientists, scientific and technological leaders, international entrepreneurs and special talents who meet the needs of China's economic and social development and meet the requirements of "high quality" and market demand, and in line with the point integral standard of high-end talent. High-end talent is not limited by age or work experience.

外国专业人才B类

Foreign Professional Talents category B

外国专业人才（B类）是指要符合外国人来华工作指导目录和岗位需求，以及符合计点积分外国专业人才标准，应当不超过60周岁，具有学士及以上学位和2年及以上相关工作经历；确有需要的，可适当放宽年龄、学位或工作经历等限制。

Foreign professional talents (category B) shall meet the requirements of the work directory and job requirements of foreigners coming to China, and meet the standards for foreign professional talents with points and credits, shall be less than 60 years old, have a bachelor's degree or above and two years or more relevant work experience; Age, degree or work experience can be eased if necessary.

外国普通人员C类

Ordinary foreign personnel category C

外国普通人员（C类）是指满足国内劳动力市场需求，从事符合国家政策规定的临时性、季节性、非技术性或服务性工作。

Ordinary foreign personnel (category C) are those who meet the needs of the domestic Labour market and engage in temporary, seasonal, non-technical or service work in accordance with national policies.

二、工作类居留许可签证

Work type residence permit

工作类居留许可签证是赋予外国人在中华人民共和国境内居住和工作的权利。该签证是由出入境管理局或移民局签发，并附在护照上的。里面包含了外国人的姓名，护照号，出生日期，居留事由，居留有效期，签发地点等基本信息。

The working purpose residence permit gives foreigners the right to reside and work in the territory of the People's Republic of China. The work visa is issued by the Entry-Exit bureau or immigration office and it attached to the passport. It contains the basic information such as name，passport number，date of birth, purpose of residence，validity, place of issue and so on.

总结，外国人来华工作必须按规定办理外国人工作许可证和工作类居留许可签证（统称工作签证），只有持有工作签证的外国人，才是合法工作的。至于如何办理外国人的工作签证，欢迎随时咨询。

Finally，foreigners working in China must apply for foreigner’s work permit and work type residence permit (collectively referred to as working visa) according to regulations. Only foreigners with working visa can work legally. As for how to apply for foreigner's working visa, you are welcome to consult at any time.

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