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Long-Term Family Stay
For eligible family members joining a foreign national working or studying in China for a long-term stay.
VISA, RESIDENCE & MOBILITY
Work and live in China.
Vyrion coordinates Work Permit, visa and residence procedures for foreign professionals, entrepreneurs and their families - from eligibility assessment to final residence formalities.
- Work Permit
- Residence Permit
- Family Residence
01WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Start with your current situation.
01
I want to work in China
We coordinate the complete process required to work and reside legally in China.
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02
I am already in China
We review your current status and identify the available route toward the appropriate work and residence authorisations.
Available procedures depend on the applicant’s current status, location and authority requirements.
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03
I want my family to join me
We coordinate family visa and residence procedures for eligible spouses, children and family members.
Family Residence Support02THE SIMPLE PROCESS
The process to work and live in China.
- 01
Eligibility Review
We review your profile, employer, position and documents.
- 02
Work Authorisation
We coordinate the Work Permit and Z Visa where required.
- 03
Residence Permit
We coordinate the Work-Related Residence Permit.
One coordinated process from eligibility assessment to legal residence in China.
03APPLICATION ROUTES
Two possible application routes.
The available route depends on the applicant’s current status, city and authority requirements.
- 01Profile Review
- 02Work Permit Notification
- 03Z Visa
- 04Enter China
- 05Work Permit
- 06Residence Permit
04ELIGIBILITY
Your eligibility depends on your profile.
- 01Education
- 02Work experience
- 03Position
- 04Salary
- 05Age
- 06Employer
- 07Chinese proficiency
- 08Application location
Applicants are assessed under the applicable Work Permit classification system. Classification and approval depend on the complete profile and authority review.
How are Work Permit applications classified?
Applications may be assessed under Categories A, B or C according to the applicant’s qualifications, experience, salary, position, employer and other applicable criteria.
05DOCUMENTS
Documents commonly required.
- 01Passport
- 02Criminal Record
- 03Diploma
- 04Work Experience
- 05Medical Examination
- 06Accommodation Registration
- 07Employer Documents
Exact requirements depend on the applicant, employer, location and application route.
06FAMILY RESIDENCE
Choose the stay that matches the family’s situation.
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Short-Term Family Visit
For eligible family members visiting a foreign national in China for a shorter stay.
Documents commonly requested
- Passport
- Invitation
- Sponsor’s Residence Documents
- Proof of Relationship
07EMPLOYER REQUIREMENT
A Chinese employer or company is part of the process.
The Work Permit application is sponsored through the employing company. Vyrion coordinates the employer and applicant documentation throughout the procedure.
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The Work Permit authorises employment, the Z Visa is an entry visa used where required, and the Work-Related Residence Permit authorises the longer-term stay linked to the approved employment.
A route may be available depending on your current status, location and the applicable authority requirements. Some applicants may need to complete part of the process outside China.
The Work Permit application is sponsored through the employing company, which must provide the required employer documentation and support the application.
Common documents include the passport, criminal record, diploma, work-experience evidence, medical examination, accommodation registration and employer documents. Exact requirements vary.
Eligible spouses and children may follow a family visa or residence procedure. The available route and documents depend on the sponsor’s status and the intended length of stay.
Authorities assess the complete profile, including qualifications, experience, position, salary, age, employer and other applicable classification criteria.
Planning to relocate to China?
Share your profile, employer and timeline. We will confirm the applicable visa, work permit and residence route.