Difference between Applying for Work Visa
Domestically and Internationally

当劳想知道，境外与境内申请工作签证的区别是什么，中山市海外传播中心的AI主播Alan告诉当劳，首先来看下境内和境外申请工签的流程要求：外国人在境外申请工作签证需要经历“申请工作许可通知——工作签证(中国驻外使领馆)——Z字签证入境——申请工作许可证——工作居留许可”这些流程。外国人已经在境内，符合一定条件的入境申请人可以直接申请境内许可。需要涉及的步骤包括“申请工作许可证——工作类居留许可或申请外国人工作许可通知——申请工作许可证——工作类居留许可”。要注意的是，不符合直接申请外国人工作许可证的，但已入境的申请人仍必须按照新的《外国人工作许可证通知》程序办理。

Donald is curious about the difference between applying for work visa domestically and Internationally. Alan, the AI Anchor of ZICC, told Donald,  "Let's take a look at the requirements for applying for work permits at home and abroad first."

Foreigners abroad need to complete the process of applying for a “notification letter of foreigner's work permit in China”, applying for work visa (Chinese embassies and consulates abroad), entry with Z visa, applying for work permit, and applying for work residence permit. 

Foreigners already in China who meet certain conditions can directly apply for domestic permits. The process includes “applying for work permits and residence permits for work” or “applying for notification letter of foreigner's work permit in China, applying for work permits, and applying for residence permits for work”. 

It should be noted that applicants who do not meet the criteria for directly applying for a foreigner work permit but have already entered China must still follow the procedures of apply for the "notification letter of foreigner's work permit in China”.

总的来说，境内与境外申请工作签证准备的材料基本一致，如果外国人在境外，无犯罪开具起来会较为方便、海外文件认证可以亲历亲为；而对于外国人已入境，涉及需要海外开具和认证的文件可能较为不便。外籍人士在申请工作签证时，应根据自己的实际情况和需求选择合适的申请方式，并密切关注政策动态和当地要求，以确保申请过程顺利且合法合规。

In general, the materials required for applying for a work visa are largely the same for both domestic and overseas applicants. If the foreigner is outside China, obtaining a certificate of no criminal record may be more convenient, and overseas document authentication can be done personally. For foreigners who have already in China, obtaining and certifying documents from overseas may be more inconvenient. When applying for a work visa, foreigners should choose the appropriate application method based on their actual situation and needs and keep an eye on policy updates and local requirements to ensure a smooth and compliant application process.

【出品】 中山市海外传播中心 中山英文网
【统筹】 刘捷 廖薇
【编导】潘晓佳 胡荻莊
【视频摄制】赖玮彤 潘晓佳
【翻译/校对】廖薇 李靖 甘颖
【出镜/母语审读】 Donald Kepple
【设计】胡超超
【素材来源】中山日报  中山网

编辑  甘颖  二审  廖薇 三审 陈浩勤