外籍人士来华参加短期指导并获报酬，应办理商务签证还是工作签证呢？

摘要：In today's increasingly globalized world, more and more foreign nationals are coming to China for business, study, or work needs.

在全球化日益加深的今天，越来越多的外籍人士因商务、学习或工作等需求来到中国。

In today's increasingly globalized world, more and more foreign nationals are coming to China for business, study, or work needs.

对于这位朋友提出的：关于泰国籍来华参加5天培训指导瑜伽并获得报酬，应办理商务签证还是工作签证呢？

Regarding the question raised by this friend: should foreign nationals apply for a business visa or a work visa to participate in a 5-day training and guidance program in China and receive compensation?

不同签证类型适用于不同的活动性质和停留时间，因此选择正确的签证类型对于确保外籍人士在中国境内的合法性和顺利性至关重要。

Different visa types are applicable to different types of activities and duration of stay, so choosing the correct visa type is crucial to ensuring the legality and smoothness of foreign nationals' stay in China.

在探讨这个问题之前，我们需要先明确商务签证和工作签证的基本定义及其适用范围。Before discussing this issue, we need to clarify the basic definitions and scope of application of business visas and work visas.

商务签证（M签证）的适用性

Applicability of Business Visa (M Visa)

商务签证主要用于短期商务活动，包括商务考察、贸易洽谈、参加展会和短期培训等。这些活动允许外国人在中国境内进行商业沟通、交流和调研。商务签证的停留时间相对较短，可停留30天-90天，单次一般不超过60天或90天（具体时间根据签证类型和国家政策而异），适合短期停留的需求。虽然商务签证允许外国人在中国境内进行商业活动，但它并不赋予外国人合法工作的权限，即不能从事长工作以获取劳动报酬。请注意，具体情况还需咨询相关部门或专业人士以确保合规性。Business visas are mainly used for short-term business activities, including business inspections, trade negotiations, participation in exhibitions, and short-term training. These activities allow foreigners to conduct business communication, exchange and research in China.The duration of stay for a business visa is relatively short, ranging from 30 to 90 days, with a single stay generally not exceeding 60 or 90 days (depending on the visa type and national policies), making it suitable for short-term stays.Although the business visa allows foreigners to conduct business activities in China, it does not give foreigners the authority to work legally, that is, they cannot engage in long-term work to obtain labor remuneration. Please note that specific situations require consultation with relevant departments or professionals to ensure compliance.

工作签证（Z签证）的适用性

Applicability of Work Visa (Z Visa)

工作签证是为了外国人在中国合法工作而设立的，要求外国人与中国的雇主签订劳动合同，从事全职或兼职工作，并依法获取劳动报酬。工作签证有短期和长期，短期一般统称为90天及以下工签，长期工作签证是后续拿到工作居留许可，居留许可初次一般为1年。工作签证的申请需要提供更多的文件和证明，包括雇主的邀请函、工作合同、申请人的无犯罪记录证明等，且申请流程相对复杂。对于短期活动来说，这些要求和流程可能过于繁琐。The work visa is established for foreigners to work legally in China. It requires foreigners to sign labor contracts with Chinese employers, engage in full-time or part-time work, and obtain labor remuneration according to law.There are short-term and long-term work visas. Short term work visas are generally referred to as work visas of 90 days or less, while long-term work visas are issued after obtaining a work residence permit. The initial residence permit is usually for one year.The application for a work visa requires more documents and proof, including an invitation letter from the employer, a work contract, and a certificate of no criminal record from the applicant, and the application process is relatively complex. For short-term activities, these requirements and processes may be too cumbersome.

对于外籍人士来华短期进行培训指导工作并获得报酬的情况，请办理短期工作签证。在申请工作签证时，应准备好相关材料，如护照、邀请函（详细写明邀请事由、访问行程安排等关键信息）、与工作活动相关的证明材料（如培训合同或协议、支付报酬的说明等），并按照中国驻外使领馆的要求填写签证申请表格、预约面试时间并缴纳签证申请费用。

For foreign nationals who come to China for short-term training and guidance work and receive remuneration, please apply for a short-term work visa. When applying for a work visa, relevant materials should be prepared, such as passport, invitation letter (detailing the invitation reason, visit itinerary, and other key information), and proof materials related to work activities (such as training contracts or agreements, payment instructions, etc.), and the visa application form should be filled out according to the requirements of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, an interview time should be scheduled, and visa application fees should be paid.

请注意，具体情况还需根据国家政策、相关法律法规以及实际活动性质进行判断和决策。

Please note that the specific situation still needs to be judged and decided based on national policies, relevant laws and regulations, and the nature of the actual activity.