A lot of international students want to stay in China after graduating from Chinese universities, but the two-year work experience requirement makes getting a working visa challenging.
A lot of international students want to stay in China after graduating from Chinese universities, but the two-year work experience requirement makes getting a working visa challenging.
A good news is that a new visa policy is released by the Chinese government, offering foreign graduates who have a business plan, a 2-year residence visa in China, it makes stay in China after graduation easier!
China Is Encouraging Foreign Graduates To Stay
Muhammad, from Pakistan, is looking forward to graduating with a Ph.D. from a Chinese university in 2017.
Encouraged by the new visa program, he started up his business, operating a website, which mainly covers the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Also, it is a major project of the Belt & Road initiative.
Muhammad is optimistic about the future of China. The Belt & Road initiative and the visa policies keep more foreign talents in China and link China’s power to the rest of the world.
Who Can Apply For It?
If you are a fresh graduate from Chinese (including HK and Macao) universities and you have a business plan in Guangzhou, then you can apply for this new residence visa! Only 7 workdays are needed in the application.
What Documents Are Needed?
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Visa/ Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form;
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A valid passport or other valid international travel documents;
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A visa photograph for foreigners in Guangzhou and its receipt;
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Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors;
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Diploma certificate of Chinese university, including HK and Macao college;
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Related supporting documents of your business plan;
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If you exit and enter China with another type of visa, you are required to submit health certificate from Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau or from the local medical department (above the county level).
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Other documents required by public security.
Reminder
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Both originals and photocopies of all the submitted documents are needed.
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All the documents should be translated into Chinese by authorized translation institutions.
Advice For A Good Business Plan
After preparing for all the documents, an interview with the officers from the Division of Exit & Entry Administration Department of Public Security is needed. HiTouch gives advice on making a good business plan to impress the officers.
We suggest you give more detailed of your business plan from different aspects, from finance, labor, product design, ideas, marketing..etc. A specific business plan shows your talents and capacity. Also, have a good logic to interpret your business plan to the officers help you win the visa!
If you need help getting a working visa in Guangzhou, the below information may help you out.
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