Following the notice of the "Ministry of Science and Technology"; "Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau" has released a series of 4 measures to facilitate the application of the work permit application process in Tianjin for foreign experts during the epidemic.
1. To facilitate the arrival of foreign high-end talents to China
The process of recruiting for major projects will adopt a commitment system, face to face approval and green channel to come to China. The major projects are projects related to the national economy and people's livelihood, as well as high-end experts and special talents who come to China to carry out international cooperation in epidemic prevention and control.
2. To expand the scope of domestic applications
Foreigners already in China and bearing work, business, and visit visas, if they meet the conditions for applying for a foreigner's work permit in China can apply for a foreigner's work permit directly in China.
3. To increase tolerance on application materials
Tolerance is applied to work permits applicants unable to provide legalized highest degree or legalized non-criminal records because of Chinese embassy closure abroad. If the medical examination materials cannot be provided due to “inspection and quarantine institution”, the proof of having an appointment with the “inspection and quarantine institution”, is acceptable. In both cases the duration of the work permit won't exceed 6 months.
4. To extend licenses validity
For industries where license shall be extended and examined by the competent department. If during the epidemic the competent authority can't handle the extension of the document. The validity of the work permit can exceed the validity of the license. Extended and valid license shall be provided within 6 months.
Following the notice of the "Ministry of Science and Technology"; "Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau" has released a series of 4 measures to facilitate the application of the work permit application process in Tianjin for foreign experts during the epidemic.
