Comments on: Chinese Employment Z Visa Application

By: David

David — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:31:27 +0000

Thanks for the advice Maria – very useful.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:05:59 +0000

It is best to take the form to your regular doctor who knows you best. This way they can fill out the form in its entirety. A blood test will be needed for HIV and syphilis. As far as the chest x-ray, if you are very healthy they mostly want to check that you have never had TB so a TB test can be taken if your dr thinks it is ok. Bring the original test results all signed and stamped by your dr. For the ECG my doctor put ‘not indicated’ because all my test results have always been normal and healthy and the local chinese police station accepted this. If you DO need the ECG and x-ray you have to see your local doctor regardless and they will order these tests at a local hospital or clinic. Always ask for the originals – signed and stamped by the clinic and doctor. Be sure to make copies.

By: Iain

Iain — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:36:48 +0000

Does anyone know the best place to get a physical examination? My local doctor does not do X-rays or ECGs and these are both required for the expert certificate……

By: David

David — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:24:06 +0000

Hi Tim, I’m not an expert but knowing how tough the Chinese are on drugs I would imagine that your criminal record could be a show stopper.

Hong Kong would probably be more reasonable than the mainland but your only reliable way to find out is going to be to contact the Chinese Consulate in the UK.

Good luck.

By: Tim G

Tim G — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:20:23 +0000

CAN ANYONE HELP ?

I am currently looking into trying to get a teaching job in China/Hong Hong. I have a 1st class hons degree and i also I graduate in 2 weeks from a Post Graduate Certificate in Education with a enhanced UK CRB which clears me to work with both vunerable adults and young people.

My problem is that i am not sure i would be accepted for a work visa. Basically i had addiction problems in my younger years and as a result i have quite an extensive criminal record, inlcuding a drug offense.Although i have been off drugs for some years now and have turned my life around and helped many others to do the same through voluntary work I still think this situation may be impossible.

Can anyone suggest if there is anyway i may still be considered to work in the region and receive a Visa ?

By: John

John — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:58:08 +0000

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By: David

David — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:34:53 +0000

Thanks for the tip – sounds like things are a bit simpler than they were a year ago.

By: gonzalo

gonzalo — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:56:10 +0000

Dear All,

I recently applied for a Z VISA by post trought CIBT. I must say that it was the easiest process I have ever seen (and I have done some travelling around ). It took 4 working days to have my passport and VISA back.

Basically, apart from the normal paperwork (photo, form, return prepaid envelope) I sent them the “alien employment permit” and a letter by the Shanghai local/regional government asking for a VISA to be issued.

Hope it helps

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:46:30 +0000

I will be applying for a Z-visa in the new year, to work in Beijing. I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences of the process following arrival in Beijing on the Z-visa.

Thanks.

By: gonzalo

gonzalo — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:41:53 +0000

Hi Chris, I am in the same process as you. My company provides all the documentation by DHL and then I will apply directly to CIBT. Please could you let me know if you experienced any difficulties with this? Thank you very much

Gonzalo