How do foreigners apply for a work visa?

Article 41 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China stipulates: Foreigners who work in China shall obtain work permits and work-type residence permits in accordance with relevant regulations. No entities or individuals shall employ foreigners who have no work permits or work-type residence permits. How to apply for a work visa? According to Article 7 of the regulations on the administration of foreigners' employment in China, foreigners must meet the following conditions for employment in China: 1. At least 18 years old and in good health; 2. Have the professional skills and corresponding work experience necessary for their work; 3. No criminal record; 4. There is a definite employing unit; 5. Hold a valid passport or other international travel documents that can replace the passport. Application procedures / processes: 1. The employer logs in to the Shenzhen Foreigner Integrated Service Management Platform, complete the unit's filing information; 2. The employer applies for Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit in the People’s Republic of China on the platform; 3. Foreign employees can apply for a Z visa (equivalent to a temporary work visa) at the Chinese Consulate in foreign countries when they are abroad, and then enter China. 4. After entering China, the employer applies for foreigner's work permit and work type residence permit (i.e. work visa) on the platform. Tips: Foreigners who have entered China and on certain conditions may apply directly for the Foreigner’s Work Permit and work type residence permit; Those who do not meet the conditions mentioned above and have already entered China shall follow the procedure on the newly issued Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit. How to avoid unsuccessful applications? The Exit and Entry Administration of the public security organ shall not approve the extension, replacement or reissuance of visas or residence permits or issue stay permits to foreigners under any of the following circumstances: 1. Those who cannot provide application materials in accordance with regulations. 2. Resorting to fraud in the process of application (providing untrue materials and information or making false statements to conceal personal information). 3. Those who, in violation of relevant Chinese laws and administrative regulations, are not fit to stay or reside in China (illegally residing, working or entering China, etc.). 4. Whether foreigners meets the age & healthy requirement. 5. If foreigners hold special jobs (language teachers, doctors, lawyers, athletes, etc.), whether they hold relevant qualification certificates. 6. If foreigners hold special jobs (language teachers, doctors, lawyers, athletes, etc.), whether they hold relevant qualification certificates. 7. The size of the employer's office space, whether the office space really exists (virtual address or affiliated address is not feasible, involving violation of immigration laws and regulations, once found, the visa will be rejected or cancelled immediately). In fact, it is not difficult for foreigners to apply for a Chinese work visa. As long as they meet the conditions, the materials are complete and authentic, and pay attention to the important factors mentioned above, the chances of success are very high.