摘要：Foreign citizens working in China, as long as they hold a valid work permit and residence permit, can enjoy a series of considerat
Foreign citizens working in China, as long as they hold a valid work permit and residence permit, can enjoy a series of considerate policies that make their life and work in China more convenient. These policies cover all aspects and provide comprehensive support for foreign nationals.
在中国工作的外国公民，只要持有合法的工作许可证和居留许可，就能享受一系列贴心政策，让在华生活与工作更加便捷。这些政策涵盖方方面面，为外籍人士提供了全方位的支持。
Social Security Policies
社保政策
Foreigners employed within China are required by law to participate in the basic old-age insurance for employees, basic medical insurance for employees, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, and maternity insurance. Eligible foreign nationals are entitled to corresponding social security benefits. For example, with regard to old-age insurance, foreign employees who have paid contributions for a total of 15 years and have reached the statutory retirement age can receive a basic pension on a monthly basis, whether they choose to retire in China or receive their pensions abroad. If they leave the country before reaching the age of pension collection, their individual social security accounts will be retained. When they return to work in China, their contribution years will be cumulatively calculated. They can also apply in writing to terminate their social security relationship and withdraw the balance in their individual social security accounts in one lump sum.
在中国境内就业的外国人，依法应参加职工基本养老保险、职工基本医疗保险、工伤保险、失业保险和生育保险。符合条件的外籍人士享受相应的社会保险待遇。以养老保险为例，累计缴费满15年且达到法定退休年龄的外籍员工，无论是选择在中国养老还是在境外领取养老金，都能按月领取基本养老金。若在达到领取养老金年龄前离境，其社保个人账户将保留，再次来华就业时缴费年限累计计算，也可以书面申请终止社保关系并一次性领取社保个人账户储存额。
According to the "Interim Measures for the Participation of Foreigners Employed within China in Social Insurance" (revised in December 2024), employers are required to register for social security for foreigners within 30 days from the date of obtaining the employment certificate for them. The management and supervision of social insurance are aimed at safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of foreign employees, ensuring that they receive corresponding protection during their employment and after retirement.
依据《在中国境内就业的外国人参加社会保险暂行办法》（2024年12月修订），用人单位需在为外国人办理就业证件之日起30日内，为其办理社会保险登记。社会保险的管理和监督旨在保障外籍员工的合法权益，使其在工作期间及退休后都能获得相应的保障。
Entry and Exit Convenience
出入境便利
Foreigners holding the "People's Republic of China Foreigner's Residence Permit" can freely enter and exit the country multiple times within the validity of the residence permit, without the need to reapply for a round-trip visa. This policy provides great travel convenience for foreign nationals working in China, facilitating their handling of affairs both domestically and internationally.
持有《中华人民共和国外国人居留许可》的外国人，在居留许可有效期内可自由多次出入境，无需重新申请往返签证。这一政策为在华工作的外籍人士提供了极大的出行便利，方便他们处理国内外的事务。
In addition, the National Immigration Administration has recently introduced a number of convenient measures: the conditions for foreign nationals coming to China to apply for port visas have been relaxed. Foreign nationals who urgently need to come to China and have not had time to obtain a visa abroad can apply for a port visa to enter the country at the port visa authority with an invitation letter and other relevant proof materials; at hub air ports such as Beijing Capital International Airport, foreign nationals can enjoy the convenience of being exempt from inspection procedures for direct transit within 24 hours; foreign nationals who come to China for a short term and have a legitimate and reasonable reason to continue staying in China can apply for visa extension, renewal or replacement to the local public security bureau's entry and exit administration department near their place of stay.
此外，国家移民管理局近期推出了多项便利措施：放宽来华外籍人员申办口岸签证条件，急需来华且来不及在境外办妥签证的外籍人员可凭邀请函件等相关证明材料向口岸签证机关申办口岸签证入境；在北京首都机场等枢纽空港口岸，外籍人员可享受24小时直接过境免办查验手续的便利；短期来华的外籍人员有正当合理事由需继续在华停留的，可就近向停留地公安机关出入境管理机构申请签证延期换发补发。
Foreign nationals who have resided long-term in some cities and provide corresponding proof can apply for a foreigner's residence permit valid for 1 to 5 years. This policy provides a stable living and working environment for foreign nationals working in China for a long term, reducing the trouble of frequently applying for visas.
部分城市的长住外国人提供相应证明，可申请获得1年至5年的外国人居留许可。这一政策为长期在华工作的外籍人士提供了稳定的生活和工作环境，减少了频繁办理签证的麻烦。
Family Reunification
家属团聚
To facilitate family reunification for foreign nationals working in China, China provides corresponding visa policies. Spouses, parents, children under 18 years old, and parents of spouses of foreigners who come to China for long-term (more than 180 days) family visits can apply for an S1 visa; family members (including spouses, parents, children, children's spouses, siblings, grandparents, great-grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and parents of spouses) of foreigners who come to China for short-term (not exceeding 180 days) family visits can apply for an S2 visa.
为了方便在华工作的外籍人士与家人团聚，中国提供了相应的签证政策。对于赴中国长期（超过180日）探亲的外国人的配偶、父母、未满18周岁的子女、配偶的父母等，可以申请S1签证；对于赴中国短期（不超过180日）探亲的外国人的家庭成员（包括配偶、父母、子女、子女的配偶、兄弟姐妹、祖父母、外祖父母、孙子女、外孙子女以及配偶的父母）等，可以申请S2签证。
Children's Education
子女教育
Children's education is a key concern for many foreign nationals working in China. For foreign babies to attend schools for children of foreign personnel in China, one of the parents needs to have a residence permit in China, and the child needs to hold a Q1 visa or other long-term visa to obtain the right to reside. Holders of short-term visas are not allowed to attend schools for children of foreign personnel in China. This policy ensures that the children of foreign nationals working in China can receive appropriate education, providing security for their family life.
子女教育是许多在华工作的外籍人士关注的重点。外籍宝宝在国内入读外籍人员子女学校，父母一方需在国内获得居留许可，孩子则需持有Q1签证等长期签证，以获得居留许可权。短期签证持有者无法在国内上外籍人员子女学校。这一政策确保了在华工作的外籍人士的子女能够接受到合适的教育，为他们的家庭生活提供了保障。
In addition, the Chinese government has provided other support measures, such as the "Guide for Foreign Business Persons Working and Living in China" (2024 Edition) and the "Payment Guide for Foreign Nationals Coming to China," which cover all aspects of life in China, including handling accommodation, communication cards, bank cards, residence permits, work permits, social security, activating mobile payments, using public transportation, and paying personal income tax, providing comprehensive guidance for foreign nationals working and living in China.
此外，中国政府还提供了其他支持措施，如《外国商务人士在华工作生活指引》（2024年版）和《外籍来华人员支付指南》，涵盖了在华生活的各个方面，包括办理住宿、通信卡、银行卡、居留许可证、工作许可证、社会保险、开通移动支付、乘坐交通工具、缴纳个人所得税等事项，为外籍人士在华工作和生活提供全面的指导。
Foreign nationals working in China, as long as they hold a valid work permit and residence permit, can enjoy the above policy conveniences, making their life in China more convenient and comfortable.
在华工作的外籍人士，只要持有合法的工作许可证和居留许可，就能享受到上述政策便利，这些措施让他们的在华生活更加便捷、舒适。
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