Work Visa

 Work Visa (Z Visa)

If you are coming to work at BAQIS, the Work Visa (Z Visa) is required. In order to apply for a work visa (Z visa), you will need to provide the following info/docs to the international department (intl@baqis.ac.cn ):

1) A scanned copy of passport; 

2) “APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGNER'S WORK PERMIT” filled in full. (A Notification Letter for your work permit needs to be obtained in order to apply for the work visa) - Click the link Form for Work Permit (blank) updated.docx  to download the blank form; 

3) A passport photo (3.5cm x 5.3cm, high resolution) against white background taken within recent 6 months; 

4) Indicate from which city (consulate office) you would like to apply for the work visa; 

5) A detailed CV with publication list; 

6) A scanned copy of Ph.D diploma; (Note that, Ph.D diploma needs to be verified by Chinese embassy in the country where you obtained the degree before you enter China. The verification file may not be required at the early stage for visa application, but will be required as soon as you enter China and apply for the formal work permit.)

7) Certification of employment history (if applicable); 

8) Work contract (signed and officially stamped); 

9) Image of marriage certificate and spouse/kids passports (if family members are coming together)

10) Health check report - if you would like to perform the health check outside China, please click the link 

Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (updated 2020.1.17).doc to download the form. 

Notes: a) Please follow all instructions indicated on the form. b) the health check results obtained from outside China will need to be verified as soon as the applicant enters China)

11) "Police Clearance Certificate" or "no criminal record commitment" filled and signed. If you are a certified high-level talent or a postdoc, please click the link No Criminal Record Commitment (blank) updated.docx to download the form. The “Police Clearance Certificated” may be replaced by the “No Criminal Record Commitment”

 Talent Visa (R Visa)

High Level Talent Visa (R Visa) holders may also be allowed to work in China. Researchers with significant academic achievements may be eligible for the high-level talent visa (R visa).  In order to apply for the R visa, you will need to provide the following info/docs to the international department (intl@baqis.ac.cn ):

1) A scanned copy of passport;

2)“APPLICATION FORM FOR CONFIRMATION LETTER FOR HIGH LEVEL FOREIGN TALENTS” filled in full. Click the link 

Form for high level talent (blank).docx to download the blank form. 

(Note: A Confirmation Letter needs to be obtained in order to apply for the R visa.)

3) A passport photo (3.5cm x 5.3cm, high resolution) against white background taken within recent 6 months

4) Indicate from which city (consulate office) you would like to apply for the R visa

5) A detailed CV with publication list;

6) Proof documents for significant academic achievements (for example, image of award certificate, membership certificate of national academy of science and engineering, etc.)