上海代理签证(短期工作签证申请常见Q&A)

　　Foreignersneed to apply for a work permit to work in China, but the process ofapplying for a work permit is long and rigorous and must meet thecriteria for foreign talent classification set by the Chinesegovernment. Therefore, if a foreigner is only working for a shortperiod of time, then he or she can apply for a work visa for lessthan 90 days. Generally speaking, short-term jobs include traininginstructors, technology developers, project management managers,coaches, human resource workers, etc. The date of short-term workcannot exceed 90 days. Here are some common questions aboutshort-term work visas.

　　外国人来中国工作需要办理工作许可证，但办理工作许可证的过程较长，审核严格，必须满足中国政府制定的外籍人才分类标准。所以，如果外国人只做短期工作，那么就可以申请90天以下的工作签证。一般来说，短期工作包括培训讲师、技术研发人员、项目管理经理、教练、人力资源工作者等。短期工作日期不得超过90天。以下是关于短期工作签证常见的一些问题。

　　Q1:Is my situation a short-term job

　　Q1：我的情形是否属于短期工作？

　　A1:There are several situations that are considered as entering thecountry to complete short-term work assignments as follows.

　　A1：视为入境完成短期工作任务的情形有以下几种：

　　(i)To the domestic partner to complete a technical, scientific research,management, instruction, etc.

　　（一）到境内合作方完成某项技术、科研、管理、指导等工作；

　　(ii)to the domestic sports institutions for trial training (includingcoaches, athletes)

　　（二）到境内体育机构进行试训（包括教练员、运动员）；

　　(iii)shooting films (including commercials, documentaries)

　　（三）拍摄影片（包括广告片、纪录片）；

　　(iv)fashion shows (including car models, shooting print advertising,etc.)

　　（四）时装表演（包括车模、拍摄平面广告等）；

　　(v)engaged in foreign-related business performances.

　　（五）从事涉外营业性演出；

　　(vi)other circumstances identified by the human resources and socialsecurity departments.

　　（六）人力资源社会保障部门认定的其他情形。

　　Q2:What circumstances are not considered to have entered the country tocomplete short-term work?

　　Q2：哪些情形不视为入境完成短期工作？

　　A2:The following circumstances are not considered to be the completionof short-term work assignments.

　　A2：以下情形不视为完成短期工作任务：

　　(i)the purchase of machinery and equipment supporting the maintenance,installation, commissioning, disassembly, instruction and training

　　（一）购买机器设备配套维修、安装、调试、拆卸、指导和培训的；

　　(ii)the instruction, supervision and inspection of projects won in theterritory

　　（二）对在境内中标项目进行指导、监督、检查的；

　　(iii)sent to the domestic branches, subsidiaries, representative officesto complete short-term work

　　（三）派往境内分公司、子公司、代表处完成短期工作的；

　　(iv)to participate in sports events (including athletes, coaches, teamdoctors, assistants and other related personnel. However, accordingto the requirements of international sports organizations, approvedby the competent authorities in China, except in cases such as entrywith a registration card to participate)

　　（四）参加体育赛事的（包括运动员、教练员、队医、助理等相关人员。但根据国际体育组织要求，经我国主管部门批准，持注册卡入境参赛等情况除外）；

　　(v)entry to engage in unpaid work or by foreign agencies to providecompensation for volunteers and volunteers, etc.

　　（五）入境从事无报酬工作或由境外机构提供报酬的义工和志愿者等；

　　(vi)The competent cultural authorities do not indicate "foreign-relatedbusiness performance" on the approval document.

　　（六）化主管部门在批准书上未注明“涉外营业性演出”的。

　　Q3:What kind of visa should be applied for if you are not considered tohave entered the country to complete short-term work?

　　Q3：不视为入境完成短期工作的，应该办理什么种类的签证?

　　A3:If you are not considered to have entered the country to completeshort-term work (i) (ii)(iii) (iv)and the duration of stay does not exceed 90 days, you should applyfor an M-visa; if you have (v)(vi) and the duration ofstay does not exceed 90 days, you should apply for an F-visa.

　　A3：具有不视为入境完成短期（一）（二）（三）（四）情形，且停留时间不超过90日的，应当申请办理M字签证；具有（五）（六）情形，且停留时间不超过90日的，应当申请办理F字签证。

　　Q4:Can I change to a permanent job after the short-term work assignment?

　　Q4:短期工作任务结束后，能转成长期工作吗？

　　A4:If the work stay is still valid after the short-term work assignmentis over, you may not apply for an extension. However, if you intendto be employed by a domestic employer, you can apply for a workpermit at the human resources department with relevant supportingdocuments within the validity period of the residence permit and inaccordance with the procedures of the Regulations on theAdministration of Foreigners' Employment in China. The humanresources and social security departments will issue employmentpermits and employment cards to those who meet the requirements.

　　A4：短期工作任务结束后，工作居留还在有效内的，不得申请延期。但如果拟被境内用人单位聘用的，可在居留许可有效期内，按《外国人在中国就业管理规定》程序，持相关证明材料到人社部门申请工作许可。人社部门对符合条件人员颁发就业许可和就业证。

　　Q6:What are the regulations for foreign physicians entering China tocomplete short-term work assignments?

　　Q6:外国医师入境完成短期工作任务，有何规定？

　　A6:Foreign physicians entering China to complete short-term workassignments shall be invited to medical institutions in China inaccordance with the Interim Provisions for Foreign Physicians toPractice Medicine in China, and foreign physicians shall obtain a"Foreign Physician's Short-term Medical License".

　　A6:外国医师入境完成短期工作任务，应按照《外国医师来华短期行医暂行规定》规定，邀请方必须为在华医疗机构，外国医师应取得《外国医师短期行医许可证》。