Full-time foreign teachers need to apply for a work visa (Z visa), and some universities may need part-time foreign teachers to apply for a visit visa (F visa). The specific type is determined by the employer, and invitations and work permits are provided.

Applying for a work visa (Z visa) or a visit visa (F visa) in China usually requires the following steps:

• Obtain the job invitation letter and work permit from the employer (university) in China.
• Provide health examination report and proof of no crime.
• Prepare necessary proof materials (such as proof of no criminal record, proof of academic qualifications, etc.).
• Submit an application to the embassy or consulate in China. For details, please refer to the website information of the local China embassy or consulate.

Physical examination should be completed in a local designated medical institution and meet the health standards of China.

You need to apply to the relevant departments in your country, and you may need the certification of China embassy or consulate.

Yes, it usually needs to be certified by China's embassies and consulates abroad or the education department.

No. Teaching work must hold a legal work visa (Z visa) or a visiting visa (F visa).

Generally speaking, it takes 3-6 weeks to apply for a visa, but the specific situation may vary from country to country and visa type.

Foreign teachers should complete the following items after coming to China:

• Apply for residence permit.
• Complete the physical examination.
• Registered residence information.

Residence permit is a continuation of work visa after entry, allowing multiple entry and exit, usually valid for one year.

Check the reasons for rejection, and reapply after ensuring that the materials are complete and meet the requirements; We also provide visa guidance services.

Contact the employer or school for renewal at least one month before the visa expires. If you can't renew your visa, you can apply to leave the country and apply for a new visa.

Yes, foreign teachers need to provide health examination reports when applying for work visas and residence permits. Physical examination items usually include blood examination, chest X-ray and liver function examination.

Family members of foreign teachers can apply for a family visa (S visa) and live legally in China. Some schools also provide additional housing and educational support for foreign teachers' families.

Ensure that employers are formal and provide official supporting documents, update visas and residence permits in time, and avoid illegal detention.

China's work visa and visit visa are subject to territorial management system. If you need to leave your work place or change your work unit during work, you need to report and negotiate with your current school in advance.