If foreigners want to live and do business in China for a long time, the easiest way is to apply for a Chinese entrepreneur visa, register a company in China, apply for a work permit as a legal person of the company, apply for a work permit after entering China, and obtain a residence permit at the same time. The threshold for registering a company in China is now very low. There is no need to actually pay the registered capital, and the office address can also use the low-cost office address in some business incubators. Foreigners can quickly get a long-term work visa in China.

Chinese entrepreneur visa application process:

• Chinese Company Registration
• Chinese companies need to open up the qualifications for hiring foreigners: Only after the qualifications for hiring foreigners are opened up can they hire foreigners.
• Apply for work permit to come to China. Chinese companies apply to the local science and technology bureau for work permit to come to China.
• Foreigners can apply for a work visa at the local visa center with the work permit notice and other materials.
• Get a visa abroad and apply for a work permit after entering the country.
• The last step is to obtain a Chinese work residence permit, which allows you to reside in China long-term.

Who can apply for the Chinese Entrepreneur Visa?
The Chinese Entrepreneur Visa is for people who want to live, do business, and purchase goods in China for a long time, and for foreign students studying in China.

How long is the validity period of a work visa?
The validity period of the first issuance usually ranges from 6 months to 3 years, depending on the Chinese foreign affairs department.

Can the work visa be renewed?
Yes, you can renew it. You only need to submit a renewal application one month before the visa expires.

Can I bring my spouse and children?
Yes, the legal person of the company can apply for visas for his spouse and children at the same time, and can also apply for visas for other shareholders of the company.