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Do I need a visa to work?

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Posted May 31, 2010 12:54pm by ifaraway

I want to teach English in Beijing.

Schools don't seem to care that much if you have a z-visa or not.

Do I really need a z-visa visa?


Re: Do I need a visa to work?

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: HuanChu on May 31, 2010 1:13pm
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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: crystal927 on May 31, 2010 1:20pm

actually,it depends on you.it doesnot matter whether you have Z or F,but if your school offers you some papers and materials,Z visa allows you stay in china for one year without any extension.
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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: HuanChu on May 31, 2010 1:27pm
crystal927 wrote:
it does not matter whether you have Z or F,

Seriously??

I really want to ban irresponsible 'agents' such as you, for posting messages like this. At Wits End

Of course it matters. If he works and gets paid, while on an F visa, HE WILL BE BREAKING THE LAW.

You people should stay the hell off our boards of you can't explain simple things like that.

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: J.Sylvia on May 31, 2010 3:21pm

had better apply a working visa please.
Actually, u should apply a foreign expert certificate and a one year residence permit(euqal to working visa).
I dont think it doesn't matter if you are to be a teacher without working visa unless you are working for a small school and not be a full-time teacher.

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: phyllisli on May 31, 2010 4:15pm

The only legal visa for working in China is working visa/residence permit.
However, for some freelancers, ppl work part-time, they might have hard time on getting Z as they dont have employer to spnsor them, so they can get F visa which is for ppl who come to China for business, reseach etc. which is better than L tourist visa if ur not just travel here in China.
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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: Lisa_Sun on May 31, 2010 4:27pm

Hi friend, do you had work experience about teacher, if you want get the Z visa(work visa) you need mort then 2 years expriences.
And if you just want to teach english in china is ok to get the F visa(bussiness visa).but get work visa is legal to work.
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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: HuanChu on May 31, 2010 4:48pm
Lisa_Sun wrote:
And if you just want to teach english in china is ok to get the F visa(bussiness visa).but get work visa is legal to work.

Angry

Seriously?? You just totally contradicted yourself.

I really want to ban irresponsible 'agents' such as you, for posting messages like this. At Wits End

Of course it matters. If he works and gets paid, while on an F visa, HE WILL BE BREAKING THE LAW.

You people should stay the hell off our boards of you can't explain simple things like that.

Why do I need to keep repeating myself?? Confused

A very smart man wrote:

Remember, the courage to be wrong is paramount in importance to the ability to be right.

Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: gonobobel on May 31, 2010 5:07pm

Relax, she's not irresponsible. She's just Chinese, and that is Chinese logic. And she probably barely understands what she's writing anyway.

And you will have to repeat yourself endlessly - you think you'd be able to get through that outpost in her head?

Visa agents are not the most reputable people in the world, you know.

Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: joe_blow on May 31, 2010 6:36pm

Hanchu, aren't you being a little picky about following the rules all the time considering what your in?

Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: HuanChu on May 31, 2010 7:11pm
joe_blow wrote:
Hanchu, aren't you being a little picky about following the rules all the time considering what your in?

Huh?

What am I 'in' exactly Joe? Confused

A very smart man wrote:

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: sunyingxin on May 31, 2010 7:18pm

Z visa is the best ,but F visa is also ok.If you will stay in beijing for a long time . the best way is get Z visa,If not ,F visa is ok.

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: joe_blow on May 31, 2010 7:28pm
HuanChu wrote:
joe_blow wrote:
Hanchu, aren't you being a little picky about following the rules all the time considering what your in?

Huh?

What am I 'in' exactly Joe? Confused

Damn it! Was supposed to say "considering what country you're in."

Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: HuanChu on May 31, 2010 7:31pm

LOL, ok, good to know mate.

I was worried I was 'in' something sensitive then. Wink

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: Monkey King on May 31, 2010 7:40pm

I know where Joe's coming from, though.

Huanchu's 100% right, technically, but in a country where bending or ignoring the rules on a daily basis is not only common but a necessity for survival, I don't find the agents' comments all that out of line.

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: ifaraway on May 31, 2010 9:19pm

Although I am slightly confused, I guess I should try to get a z-visa.

Does anyone know if its impossible to get a z-visa without 2 years work experience?
Even if I can get someone to sponsor me?

Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: sunyingxin on May 31, 2010 9:43pm

we can help you if you without 2 years work experience.

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Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: chaofan on May 31, 2010 10:07pm

In China you only need what you need to get by, get it? In the U.S. you need to be an American citizen to work, or have a green card or work permit, so, how many are working without one?? yeah, many! Get what ever visa is easiest for you, if your school will go get you a Z visa then go for it, expect to have a full physical here, blood test, the works. I would guess some of the English teachers here have F visas, is that about right?

of course for those watching this site I am working with a legit Z visa of course. I also only cross the street when the light is green and make sure to spit at least every 10 steps, hey, laws are laws, we just try to fit in here.

Re: Do I need a visa to work?

Posted by: Lisa_Sun on Jun 1, 2010 9:53am

中国有句俗话：“一朝被蛇咬十年怕井绳。”
如果这里有很多人都看不惯中国人的做事方法，您大可以回自己的国家去。没有人死皮赖脸的留您在这。
而且，中国人冒充外国人骂自己国家的人，是汉奸的行为，难道不知道吗？
我只是很直白的说，在中国有很大一部分外国人持非法护照拿合法的钱，为什么他们不回自己的国家去。何必为护照烦恼呢！

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