Special China Project - Visa Procedures

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Chinese Visa Procedures for ESL Teachers attending Special China Project

Candidates have to bear the expenses involved in acquiring the first visa either the Tourist Visa or L Visa or the Business Visa or F visa for their teaching project in China.

F Visa: Teachers can also land in China on an F Visa or Business Visa. After one month of the teaching contract the F Visa will be converted to Work Visa or Z Visa by the school or the school may ask teachers to work on an extended F Visa for 6 months of teaching contract and send teachers the invitation letter. The school will bear the cost of Visa conversion and take care of all the visa related issues.

 

Estimated total cost: $ 30 - $ 130 (varies from country to country)

 

Z Visa: The Employment or work Visa - is issued to an alien who comes to China for a post or employment, and his/her accompanying family members. Some schools may also want their teachers to land in China on a Z visa and send the necessary papers beforehand to obtain that.
Applicants need to come to the Visa Office of the Embassy or Consulate -General in the consular jurisdiction in which you have to submit the application.

 

Teachers must ensure that all the following essential documents are in place even before procuring a job offer.

A photocopy of Passport (Photo Page only)
Authenticated Criminal Record Check (with vulnerable sector search)
Self Medical Check form
Two passport size photo
Certificate of Employment (Employment Proof)
Certificate of High school or BA or MA Original Degree or Notarized Copy of Diploma/Degree
Full Size Picture

Teachers will be informed about all the necessary documents required to apply for an F/ Z Visa and will be provided with the necessary papers requires.