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Working Visa Options for China

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Passport
Destination
Purpose
Duration
4 visas

  • Port Visa (Special Economic Zone Entry)

    Processing
    Cost
    RMB 100 to 500
    Duration
    Up to 30 days (Hainan tourism); varies for SEZ entry
    Difficulty
    medium

    Port Visa (Special Economic Zone Entry)

    RMB 100 to 500Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    See official pageDuration
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  • R Visa (High-End Talent)

    Processing
    Cost
    Same as Z visa (USD 30 to 140); expedited processing often free
    Duration
    5 to 10 years multiple entry; up to 180 days per stay
    Difficulty
    hard

    R Visa (High-End Talent)

    USD 30Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    10 yearsDuration
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  • Z Visa (Work)

    Processing
    3–6 weeks
    Cost
    USD 30 to 140 (Z visa); RMB 800 to 1,600 (Residence Permit); Work Permit: varies by city
    Duration
    Residence Permit: 1 to 5 years (renewable; typically 1 year for first issuance)
    Difficulty
    hard

    Z Visa (Work)

    USD 30Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    3–6 weeksProcessing time
    5 yearsDuration
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  • Permanent Residence (Chinese Green Card)

    Processing
    6 to 12+ months
    Cost
    RMB 1,500 (application); RMB 300 (card fee)
    Duration
    Permanent (10-year card, renewable)
    Difficulty
    hard

    Permanent Residence (Chinese Green Card)

    RMB 1,500Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    6 to 12+ monthsProcessing time
    See official pageDuration
    Official site ↗
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