Work Visa (Z) + Work and Residence Permit (工作类居留许可)
Work Visa (Z) + Work and Residence Permit is a residence route in China (Werk). Employment with Chinese entity (incl. own WFOE as GM/legal rep); points (A/B/C talent categories), degree + 2 yrs experience; residence permit 1–5 yrs. Dependants on S1/Q visas. Gov fees ~CNY 5,500 for family.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 4 years.
How holders are taxed
Foreign income exempt for first 6 years of residence; China-source salary up to 45%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 600 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | 4 |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Foreign income exempt for first 6 years of residence; China-source salary up to 45%. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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