Employment of foreigners in Beijing refers to the act of those
who have not obtained the right of permanent residenc, work and
receive remunerations for their work in accordance with law within
the Chinese territory. Those foreigners who have not obtained
residence permits (holders of F, L, C and G visas), and those who
are studying or having a internship in China, and dependents of
foreigners holding a working visa should not have illegal
employment in China. In special circumstances, the foreigner who is
to be employed should have his visa status changed with the public
security bureau by his employer and apply for Foreigners'
Employment Permit and Residence Permit before employment.
A foreigner should apply for a working visa at a Chinese embassy
or consulate abroad with the permit and other documents he is to
work in Beijing. After he enters into China, the employer can apply
for Foreigner Employment Permit at the Municipal Bureau of Labor
and Social Security along with the Permit, valid passport and
residence permit.
(Telephone number of the Beijing municipal Bureau of Labor and
Social Security. 63167924)
(Beijing.gov.cn October 17, 2006)