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Q: Changing Students Visa into Working Visa

Is it possible to change a student Visa into a working visa without going back home after graduation before this one expires?  

 

 

 

10 years 9 weeks ago in  Visa & Legalities - China

 
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You will probably need to have your X visa canceled first before you can apply for a Z visa. If your employer has the connections he may be able to get you to Hong Kong to get the Z visa. Some employers I know are able to do that. 

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You must leave china(mainland) to change your visa category(have no doubt about it)

Before you apply for work visa( at an embassy of china) you need two documents: 外国人就业许可证书and邀请函 . Your employer has to apply for these documents(not you).. But he will need your graduation certificate(at least) while applying. Usually 2-3 years of work experience is a must for a successful application unless you're in small cities.

 

Once your student visa expires, you can apply for a month long tourist visa at the local PSB. A recommendation letter from the University will be very helpful.

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A:  "... through ..."?  Only "through" comes to mind is "S
A: "... through ..."?  Only "through" comes to mind is "Shenzhen agent can connect you with an employer, who's authorized to hire waigouren ... and can sponsor Z visa." It's not like every 10th person you meet in Shenzhen's hood can sponsor work visa ...  The only way to change from student to labourer visa is just a regular way by: 1. Finding an employer, who'll apply for an Invitation letter; 2. Exit China and apply for Z visa in your home country's Chinese embassy; 3. Enter China in 30-days after Z visa was stamped into your travelling instrument ...As I am aware, you won't be able to switch to Working permit by remaining in China....,so make ready for a return to your home .... -- icnif77