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China Work Visa (Z) (2026): Work Permit, Requirements & Process

The China work (Z) visa is for full-time employment with a China-based employer. It starts with a work-permit notification and converts to a residence permit after you arrive. Here is the process.

The China work (Z) visa is for full-time employment with a China-based employer. It starts with a work-permit notification and converts to a residence permit after you arrive. Here is the process.

The China work (Z) visa is for full-time employment with a China-based employer. It starts with a work-permit notification and converts to a residence permit after you arrive. Here is the process.

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Quick answer: The Z visa is for taking a full-time job with a China-based employer, and you cannot start it yourself — your employer must first obtain a Work Permit Notification for you. You apply with that notification, and the Z is typically issued as a single entry. It gets you into the country; a work-type residence permit, applied for locally within about 30 days of arrival, is what lets you stay.

The work visa (Z) is for taking a full-time job with an employer based in China. It's the most document-heavy category, because it's really the front door to living and working in China — the Z visa gets you in, and a work-type residence permit (arranged after you arrive) lets you stay.

How the Z visa process works

  1. Your employer starts it. Before you can apply, your China-based employer obtains a Work Permit Notification (or talent-channel documents) for you.

  2. You apply for the Z visa with that notification, your passport, photo, and COVA application. It's typically issued as a single-entry visa.

  3. You enter China, then apply for a work-type residence permit at the local Exit-Entry Administration — usually within 30 days of arrival.

What you need

  • The Work Permit Notification from your employer (the key document)

  • A passport valid for at least six more months, with a blank page

  • A recent white-background photo

  • Your completed COVA application

How to apply

Once your employer provides the notification, we complete the COVA application and submit your passport in person at your consulate. Start your application or compare all visa types.

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What clients say after it’s done

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(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

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They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

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Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

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Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified

What clients say after it’s done

Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified

What clients say after it’s done

Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified

What clients say after it’s done

Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
ricardo sepulveda

I had 2 weeks to get my China visa and they came through with a few days before my departure. I will use this service again

Sep 2, 2026Verified
Marc Lippman

fast, great notification and delivered safely. no complaints

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Judith Stephan

GMP got my visa application to China processed quickly and with no problems. I had great difficulty doing an online application with the embassy and time was running out so GMP was well worth the money.

Aug 31, 2026Verified
Chris McKay

Great communication. Always felt like I knew where things were in the process and what was coming next. Everything was accurate with timing estimates. Highly recommend.

Aug 27, 2026Verified
Sonny N

Excellent and proffessional service experience.

Aug 21, 2026Verified
Margolita Rouse

Able to get passport immediately. After checking in about an hour wait.

Aug 20, 2026Verified
Migdalia Delgado

(Translated by Google) It arrived faster than expected; it was expected on the 23rd but arrived on October 18th, 2026. The staff was very friendly and helped me process documents from my phone in my language, Spanish. The price was reasonable compared to other agencies. Highly recommended 👍🏼 (Original) Llego más rápido de lo esperado se esperaba el 23 y llegó 18 de oct 2026. Personal muy amable y me ayudó a procesar documentos desde mi teléfono en mi idioma español. Precio razonable comparado con otras agencias. Recomendado 👍🏼

Sep 19, 2026Verified
Steward Pickett

They took care of everything. Their online process was easy to follow and covered all the things the consulate needed to know.

Sep 18, 2026Verified
Samuel Damatie

Excellent job. Passport was delivered within three days. I will recommend them any day.

Sep 13, 2026Verified
Aceros al Costo C.A.

They are the best company to help you, 100% responsible, best choice ever!!!

Sep 10, 2026Verified
Wissam Chadid

They delivered as advertised and even exceeded my expectations. I made a mistake on my application, and they promptly caught it, fixed it, and continued to follow up with me, providing me with regular updates on every step of the process. Finally, I received my passport back at home, and everything was approved and successful.

Sep 7, 2026Verified
Teresita Lampa

Thank you, appreciate your efficient services. A job well done.

Sep 6, 2026Verified
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