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Our immigration experts support people who need to travel to China for work reasons and must obtain the relevant work visa.
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Assistance with work visas
You can send a free request to our team to explain your case and get a personalized quote.
- We offer you a consultation video call
- You can send us your documents remotely using A&P software
- We submit the request of pre-entry clearance authorization, if required
- We support you step by step until the visa obtainment
Arletti & Partners Team
The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.
Our Areas of Expertise include:
- International Tax Law
- Commercial Law
- EU Labour Law
- Immigration Law
Which visa to apply
Case assessment
During the consultation, our experts will advise whether you are required to obtain a visa for entry in China and which visa best suits your case.
The Chinese immigration law defines several types of Chinese visas available, based on the applicant’s travel reason.
For instance, people who travel for tourism would need an L visa, whereas those travelling for commercial trade activities would need an M visa. Finally, the Z visa is necessary for those who are applying for work in China.
How to apply for a Chinese entry visa
Assistance with the application
Once assessed that the travelers must request a visa prior to travelling, our experts will support step by step.
For visa applications at the Chinese consular missions abroad, certain documents are always required, such as: passport, visa application form and a passport photo. The documents needed change depending on the type of visa.
Our support includes the application for a notification letter to the immigration authorities, if required, prior to the visa obtainment.
Who is exempted from application
Exemption from Chinese visa
China has made agreements with some countries for the purpose of allowing visa-free entry. This mainly applies to touristic and business travels and the stay cannot be longer than 30 days.
During the preliminary consultation, our experts will assess whether you fall into a case of exemption. The assessment will take into consideration your nationality, the length and purpose of your stay in China.
Why choosing Studio A&P
Service delivery
We adhere to established processes and internal policies for the provision of services.
- We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request.
- You can send us your documents by conveniently uploading them remotely using the A&P software.
- Our immigration experts can assist you in English.
- We can assist you with step by step immigration support in China thanks to our legal partner
F.A.Q. about the service
What is a Chinese Z Visa?
The Z visa is for foreign nationals traveling to China for work reasons, following employment with a local entity. Before being able to apply for a China Work Visa (Z-Visa) at a Chinese embassy abroad, applicants shall first get the Notification Letter for Foreigner’s Work Permit (Notification Letter).
How to get the Chinese notification Letter?
To get the Notification Letter, the employer must apply for it by providing the required documentation to a local Labor Bureau. It takes around 3-4 weeks to obtain the Notification Letter. Then, applicants may apply for a Z Work Visa at the Chinese embassy in their home country.
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- Duration: 30 min
- Starting from: €110 VAT incl.
- Language: EN
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