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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 12 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - China
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.
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.
