Breaking: Social Insurance Affects Residence Permit in China!

According to the latest notice from the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA), expats who are applying for resident-visa extensions with their work permits and established companies in China shall subject to inspections by the government.

Particularly, officers will make surewhether employers buy Social Security  Insurance for their employees!

You might be familiar how Social Insurance works since we have mentioned it many times in previous articles. 

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Visa Extension Inspection Items

Usually, inspection items for foreigner work permit in China include:

For individual:

Nationality, diploma, work experience, personal background, visa records in China, etc.

For company:

Capital, office location, number of employees, operating details, etc.

How to Participate?

According the Social Insurance Law, foreigners who work in Chinese mainland should pay social premiums.

Required Documents

If you participate Social Insurance the first time, you should submit the following documents to the local social security institution to register Social Insurance:

• Your valid passport

• Your Foreigner’s Work Permit

• Labor Contract or Labor Dispatch Contract

 If you have Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Card, the Card is also needed when register Social Insurance.

After verification, you will have a Social Security Number and get the Social Security Card.

Tips from HACOS

Employers of either local enterprises or foreign-funded enterprises in China here oblige to buy Social Security Insurance for their employees. And foreign employees enjoys the same rights as local employees.

In this case, HACOS suggests that in case of negative consequences on resident visa application,any company which hires foreign employees should buy Social Security Insurance for its foreign employees in time!

Any question about Social Insurance and residence permit in China, welcome to contact HACOS!

Source: HACOS瀚客, WeChat ID: hacosbusiness

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