New Sept 1 Visa Rules Highlight Illegal Residence Situations

New Sept 1 Visa Rules Highlight Illegal Residence Situations
Jul 23, 2013 By eChinacities.com

On September 1, new visa regulations regarding the issue of visas to foreigners will be implemented. Among the regulations, four circumstances will constitute illegal residence in China:

1. Foreigners who stay or reside in China beyond the expiry date of their visa or residence certificate
2. Foreigners who are admitted into the country without a visa and stay in China longer than the visa-free period and fail to apply for a temporary residence permit
3. Foreigners who move to a different area to which their stay or residence is restricted to
4. Any other illegal residence circumstances

Also, the new rulings state that if students wish to embark on work-study programs or internships, they must first apply to the exit-entry management agencies and make note of details regarding when and how long they will work, as well as the location of their job on their resident certificates.

Source: Ifeng

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ironman510

@Tigertiger, which visa allows you to work when married to a chinese?

Aug 06, 2013 09:56 Report Abuse

rachtinac

wow this is something else...so if one changes from being a student to worker is illegal as well???

Jul 28, 2013 00:18 Report Abuse

astrongman

Since they lump all foreigners together in one group, I wonder which group of foreigners is forcing TPTB to crackdown so hard.

Jul 26, 2013 07:49 Report Abuse

tigertiger

I understand the annoyance at people who abuse the system, and that may make it harder for those of us obeying the rules. I was told by a guvment guy that the last time they clamped down on enforcement of existing regs (2008), there was a major increase in tax revenues from foreigners. And again, the article is misleading. Loosely interpreted (as things are here in the big C) the 'four circumstances' listed in the article above are in effect now. The interpretation of most other Websites is that the new regs for Sept 1 will be much less onerous than current regs.

Jul 26, 2013 09:11 Report Abuse

Aylin32

Good news ! Thanks http://lawandborder.com/?p=2707#comment-35622 !

Jul 25, 2013 18:24 Report Abuse

ironman510

I email that site, here is their reply: """FW: [U.S. and China Visa Law Blog] Comment: "Q&A on China's New Exit-Entry Administration Law and Regulations" Sorry, that source is wrong. People with residence permits granted as the spouse of a PRC citizen can't work in China. If you qualify for permanent residence status on the basis of your marriage, however, you could work."""" So much for the dream of a spousal working Visa. It would have been a nice idea.

Aug 06, 2013 10:18 Report Abuse

CARLGODWIN1983

It's getting tougher and tougher.

Jul 23, 2013 21:12 Report Abuse

tigertiger

Actually it is getting easier in many ways, see here lawandborder.com/?p=2707#more-2707. There are new classes of visa, including a spousal visa that will allow you to work. Student visa holders will also be allowed to work (with some restrictions), and there is a new long term student visa. The new regs seem to be a big step in the right direction. It is only the article above that is unhelpful.

Jul 24, 2013 08:09 Report Abuse

CARLGODWIN1983

Working on a spousal visa is definitely a step in the right direction. If only they had brought it in years ago - it may have helped me avoid my marriage breaking down here.

Jul 25, 2013 04:29 Report Abuse

ironman510

@Tigertiger, which visa allows you to work when married to a chinese? Please that could really help, Q1 visa or what?

Aug 06, 2013 10:01 Report Abuse

ironman510

@ CarlGodwin Man before we get too excited, do you think it might be true? A spousal Visa we can work on? That's practically a green in it self. Do you know which visa it is? Q1 or what?

Aug 06, 2013 10:04 Report Abuse