摘要：Foreign nationals hired for short-term jobs in China must meet specific eligibility requirements, while sponsoring employers are e
Foreign nationals hired for short-term jobs in China must meet specific eligibility requirements, while sponsoring employers are expected to comply with relevant legal, tax, and labor regulations. These provisions apply to work assignments with an intended stay of no more than 90 days.
受聘在中国从事短期工作的外国公民必须满足特定的资格条件，而雇主则需遵守相关的法律、税务和劳动法规。这些规定适用于预计停留时间不超过90天的工作任务。
Employer eligibility
雇主资格条件
- To apply for a short-term work permit, employers must be legally established in China, maintain a physical office, pay taxes and social insurance in accordance with the law, and hold a clean compliance record. The job offered must be of special necessity, with no suitable domestic candidates available, and must not violate Chinese laws and regulations. The salary must meet or exceed the local minimum wage.
- 申请短期工作许可的雇主必须在中国依法成立，拥有实体办公场所，依法缴纳税务和社会保险，并保持良好的合规记录。所提供的工作必须具有特殊必要性，没有合适的国内候选人，并且不得违反中国法律法规。薪酬必须达到或超过当地最低工资标准。
- If the position requires prior approval from a competent industry authority, the employer must secure this approval before submitting the application.
- 如果该职位需要获得相关行业主管部门的事先批准，雇主必须在提交申请之前获得该批准。
Applicant requirements
申请人要求
•Applicants must be at least 18 years old, in good health, with no criminal record. They must be employed by a confirmed domestic company and possess the necessary professional skills or relevant knowledge.
•申请人必须年满18周岁，身体健康，无犯罪记录。他们必须受雇于一家已确认的国内公司，并具备必要的专业技能或相关知识。
•The position must align with China's economic and social development priorities and be classified as one of urgent need or talent shortage.
•所担任的职位必须符合中国的经济和社会发展重点，并被归类为急需或人才短缺的岗位。
•Where other Chinese laws or regulations provide different provisions for foreign employment, those shall prevail.
•如果其他中国法律法规对外国就业有不同规定，则以那些规定为准。
•Short-term work refers to foreigners entering China for the following purposes, with a stay of no more than 90 days:
•短期工作是指外国人出于以下目的进入中国，且停留时间不超过90天：
- Technical, research, management, or advisory assignments with a Chinese partner;
- 与中国合作伙伴进行技术、研究、管理或咨询任务；
- Trials with Chinese sports institutions (as coaches or athletes);
- 与中国体育机构进行试训（作为教练或运动员）；
- Film production, including commercial films and documentaries;
- 电影制作，包括商业电影和纪录片；
- Fashion-related activities, such as auto shows or commercial photoshoots;
- 时尚相关活动，如车展或商业摄影；
- Other scenarios recognized by relevant government authorities.
- 其他由相关政府主管部门认可的情形。
Document submission standards
文件提交标准
All materials must be uploaded digitally to the Service System for Foreigners Working in China. Paper documents must be color copies, and any non-Chinese documents (except passports or international travel documents) must be accompanied by official Chinese translations, stamped by the employer.
所有材料必须以数字化形式上传至外国人在中国工作服务系统。纸质文件必须是彩色复印件，任何非中文文件（护照或国际旅行证件除外）必须附有雇主盖章的官方中文翻译件。
Required documents
所需文件
•Application form: Completed online, printed, signed by the applicant (a scanned or faxed version is acceptable), and stamped by the employer or its authorized department.
•申请表：在线填写完整，打印后由申请人签字（扫描件或传真件均可），并加盖雇主或其授权部门的公章。
•Work or project contract, cooperation agreement, or an invitation letter from the employer.
•工作或项目合同、合作协议，或雇主的邀请函。
•Passport or international travel document.
•护照或国际旅行证件。
•A bilingual résumé, including personal details, educational background, and employment history and stamped by the employer.
•双语简历，包括个人信息、教育背景和工作经历，并加盖雇主公章。
•If technical or professional work is involved, proof of education or qualifications must be submitted.
•如果涉及技术或专业工作，必须提交学历或资质证明。
•Other documents as required by the approving authority.
•审批机关要求的其他文件。
Notes
注意事项
•The contract duration, work schedule, and work location must accurately reflect the actual assignment.
•合同期限、工作计划和工作地点必须准确反映实际工作任务。
•In cases involving dispatch arrangements, a tripartite agreement must be provided, listing the full details of the dispatching agency, applicant, and Chinese employer.
•涉及派遣安排的情况下，必须提供三方协议，列出派遣机构、申请人和中国雇主的全部详细信息。
•Contract terms must include: A duration of no more than 90 days; up to five distinct work locations (including Shanghai), specified at the city level with no duplication; job duties that fall strictly within the employer's approved business scope; the applicant's average monthly salary; confirmation that insurance will be purchased prior to entry into China; and a clear statement that short-term workers are not permitted to engage in part-time employment.
•合同条款必须包括：期限不超过90天；最多五个不同的工作地点（包括上海），以城市级别明确列出且无重复；工作职责严格限定在雇主核准的业务范围之内；申请人的平均月薪；确认在进入中国之前将购买保险；以及明确声明短期工作人员不得从事兼职工作。
•Employers and foreign nationals must ensure the authenticity and accuracy of all application materials and cooperate with government interviews and inspections. Submitting false documents may result in the cancellation of the permit and temporary suspension of future applications for the employer, agent, or individual. Any violations will be handled in accordance with the law.
•雇主和外国公民必须确保所有申请材料的真实性与准确性，并配合政府的面谈和检查。提交虚假文件可能导致许可证被撤销，并暂时暂停雇主、代理人或个人未来的申请。任何违规行为将依法处理。
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