A: According to the relevant regulations of the PRC, foreigners applying for a work permit in China must be at least 18 years old. There is no maximum age limit for foreign high-end talents applying for Category A work permits. The maximum age limit for foreign professionals applying for Category B work permits and other foreigners applying for Category C work permits is generally not more than 60 years old.

A: According to the relevant regulations, the application for extension of a foreigner's work permit must be submitted to the approving authority at least 30 days before the expiration of the work permit. Late submission will result in the rejection of extension.

A: A foreign professional holding a Category B work permit, who has applied for two consecutive work permits, including one new application and one extension, without changing the employer, may apply for a work permit valid for two years based on the contract term when applying for an extension again.  

A: Yes. Starting from 1 December 2024, China has cancelled the issuance of physical foreigner’s work permits and implemented a policy of integration of foreigner’s work permit and social security card instead. Foreigner’s work permit information will be directly loaded into their electronic or physical social security card.