As long as you have a qualified Bachelor\u2019s degree and two years overseas experience then you may qualify for a work permit. To do away with the required experience, you must have a Master\u2019s degree or higher from a Chinese institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Points Based System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As of April 2017, the Chinese government has implemented a points based system and categorised foreign nationals into 3 Tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Tier A<\/strong> \u2013 Individuals with a score of 85 or more<\/strong> and considered as top foreign talent. Individuals employed in a senior management position and earning over six times the average local salary<\/li>
- Tier B \u2013 Individuals with a score of 60-85<\/strong>. Individuals with a Bachelor\u2019s degree or above, two years of work experience in a relevant field and earning over four times the average local salary. <\/li>
- Tier C \u2013<\/strong> Individuals with ascore below 60<\/strong>. Individuals undertaking short term work in China and do not qualify for tier A or B.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See how you score on the tables below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annual Salary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nEducational Qualifications \/ Vocational Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWork Experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTime Spent Working in China (per year)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocation of Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMandarin Proficiency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nExtras<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Tier B \u2013 Individuals with a score of 60-85<\/strong>. Individuals with a Bachelor\u2019s degree or above, two years of work experience in a relevant field and earning over four times the average local salary. <\/li>