We will launch FAQ for foreigners work in Shanghai in four phases, introducing the key contents of Foreigner's Work Permit to you. Today is the second issue.

Q1：

What is the quantity limit for Foreign High-end Talents (Category A), Foreign Professionals (Category B) and Other Foreigners (Category C)?

A：

There is no quantity limit for Foreign High-end Talents (Category A). Quantity limit for Foreign Professionals (Category B) is subject to market requirement and that for Other Foreigners (Category C) to relevant state regulations.

Q2：

Who are Foreign High-end Talents (Category A)?

A：

Foreign High-end Talents (Category A) include scientists, science and technology leading talents, international entrepreneurs, special talents and other foreign high-end talents urgently needed in the economic and social development of China who fall in line with the national priority list for foreign talents. 

To be specific, they are 

(1) selected for the Domestic Talents Programs; 

(2) conforming to the international criteria of professional achievement; 

(3)fulfilling the market demand for government-encouraged posts; 

(4) innovative and entrepreneurial talents; 

(5) outstanding young talents;

(6) graded 85 points or more in the points-based system.

Q3：

What are the convenience measures for Foreign High-end Talents (Category A) applying for a Foreigner’s Work Permit?

A：

(1)No limits of age, academic qualification or work experience.

(2)Pledge system for certificate of no criminal record.

(3)Those who have entered China with a visa or a valid residence-type permit may directly apply for the Foreigner’s Work Permit.

(4)A Foreigner's Work Permit with a validity period of up to 5 years.

Q4：

Who are Foreign Professionals (Category B)?

A：

Foreign Professionals (Category B) are in line with the guidance catalogue for foreigners working in China and the demands of the economic and social development of China and fall within any of the following conditions, including

(1)foreign professionals with a bachelor degree or above and 2 years and above related work experience. 

(2)Skilled talents with internationally recognized qualification certificates or in short supply. 

(3)Teachers of foreign languages.

(4)Foreign talents with average salary income no less than 4 times the social average salary income of the previous year in Shanghai.

(5)Special personnel under the relevant state regulations or for the implementation of special projects.

(6)Professionals graded 60 points or more according to the points-based system.

Q5：

What are Other Foreigners (Category C)?

A：

Other Foreigners (Category C) refer to foreigners employed to meet the demand of the domestic labor market in line with the state policies and regulations, including 

(1) foreign employees in line with the relevant regulations concerning the employment of foreigners in China;

(2) foreigners engaged in some temporary or short-term (no longer than 90 days) posts; 

(3) foreigners under the quota system management, including young foreigners coming to China for internship under intergovernmental agreements, foreign students in line with the relevant regulations, foreign graduates from overseas institutions of higher learning, foreigners engaged in long range fishing and other special fields.