Short Z (up to 30 days) — for performers and short specific work, no residence permit conversion, no biometrics needed. Long Z (90+ days) — Categories A/B/C, biometrics mandatory, converts to a work residence permit.
Z-VISA TYPE: WORK VISA
China Work Visa for Ukrainians in 2026
Legal employment in China. Work Permit Notification & Type Z Visa turnkey solutions. Zero errors.
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About the Visa
What is a Work Visa to China
The Chinese Work Visa (Type Z) is for contract-based employment in China. It splits into two groups: short Z (up to 30 days — performers, concerts, short specific assignments) requires no conversion and allows remote submission; long Z (90+ days — categories A/B/C, models, engineers, IT) requires biometrics and converts to a work residence permit inside China. Z visas are always single-entry — they are an entry permit for subsequent residence permit conversion. The geographic city restriction (5–10 cities listed in the document package) is critical.
Key requirements
- Valid international passport (minimum 6 months)
- Foreign Work Permit Notice issued by the Chinese employer
- Employment contract between you and the employer
- Business license of the Chinese employer
- Client documents per employer's request: diploma, criminal record certificate, medical exam (usually)
Eligibility
Who is this visa for
This type of visa permit is ideally suited for the following categories of applicants:
IT professionals, engineers, and technical specialists (Category B)
Top-tier specialists in narrow fields (Category A)
Models and performers on long-term contracts (Category C)
Performers and artists on specific short engagements (short Z)
Foreign language teachers and trainers
Branch managers and representatives of Chinese companies
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Free consultation. Processing without your presence. Results in as little as 3 days.
Overview
Questions and Answers
What is the Chinese Z work visa?
Visa for legal employment in China. Short Z (≤30 days, no conversion) and long Z 90+ days (Categories A/B/C, with residence permit conversion). Always single-entry.
How much does it cost?
$270 turnkey for all Z types. Preparation-only service — $150.
Who prepares the work permit?
Exclusively the Chinese employer. We handle client documents: diploma and criminal record apostille, translation, package assembly, and submission.
Are biometrics required?
Mandatory for long Z (90+ days). Not required for short Z (≤30 days).
Can I work anywhere in China?
No. A Z visa is tied to 5–10 specific cities listed in the document package. Working outside the list = deportation and ban.
Our Frictionless Process
From collection to delivery, your visa is tracked through every phase of the diplomatic channel.
01
Send us your passport
Secure courier pickup from your office or residence. Total chain of custody maintained.
No personal visit required →02
THE 'MAXIMUM PACKAGE'
We don't just fill forms. We prepare everything: Hotel reservations, Flight itineraries, and custom Travel Routes approved for L-visa issuance.
Full visa guide →03
Receive your passport with the visa
Delivered to your doorstep. Verified, stamped, and ready for your departure.
Processing timelines →Pricing
Transparent packages & fees
All-inclusive digital concierge fees with no hidden diplomatic charges.
PACKAGE 01
Short Z (≤30 days) — turnkey
from $999
Reveal Price
- Processing speed: 10–14 days
- Complete document package pre-screening
- Remote embassy submission
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PACKAGE 02
Long Z (90+ days) — '1 day in Chișinău' scheme
from $999
Reveal Price
- Processing speed: 14–18 days
- Complete document package pre-screening
- Remote embassy submission
PACKAGE 03
Preparation-only service (self-submission)
from $999
Reveal Price
- Processing speed: 5–7 days prep
- Complete document package pre-screening
- Remote embassy submission
Standard Timeline
10–14 days (short Z remote) · 14–18 days (long Z via '1 day in Chișinău' scheme)
Priority Timeline
7–10 days (express)
Same price for all Z types (short and long A/B/C). Includes apostille of client documents, translation, package assembly, and submission. Long Z uses the '1 day in Chișinău + 2 passports' scheme. Preparation-only service for self-submission — $150.
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Requirements
Required documents
We simplify document preparation to the minimum. Requirements are structured in two groups.
Mandatory documents
- International passport (original)
- Digital photo (3.5×4.5 cm)
- Foreign Work Permit Notice — original from employer
- Completed China2Day internal questionnaire
Supporting documentation
- Employment contract — prepared by the Chinese employer
- Business license of the Chinese company — prepared by the employer
- Apostilled diploma — we help with apostille and translation
- Apostilled criminal record certificate — we help with apostille and translation
- Medical certificate — per employer's request
- Additional documents the employer may request (depends on Category A/B/C, industry, province)
Visa sub-types & validity parameters
Category 01
Short Z (≤30 days, single)
Performers, concerts, short specific assignments. No residence permit conversion. Remote submission via Chișinău is possible (no biometrics needed, since there is no conversion). Each concert requires a separate document package.
Category 02
Long Z Category A (90+ days)
Top-tier specialists in narrow fields China actively recruits. Personal submission with biometrics mandatory. Converts to a work residence permit within 30 days of arrival.
Category 03
Long Z Category B (90+ days)
Categorized professionals — engineers, IT, teachers, qualified specialists. Personal submission with biometrics. Residence permit conversion.
Category 04
Long Z Category C (90+ days)
Baseline — models, performers on long-term contracts, less specialized work. Personal submission with biometrics. Residence permit conversion.
IMPORTANT RULE: HONG KONG & MACAU VOID SINGLE-ENTRY VISAS
Please remember that exiting mainland China into Hong Kong or Macau is legally treated as crossing an international border. If you hold a single-entry visa, exiting to Hong Kong immediately voids it, preventing you from returning to the mainland. For trips planning transits or side-visits to Hong Kong/Macau with a return to the mainland, you must apply for a Double-Entry or Multiple-Entry visa.
The Cost of Efficiency
The Cost of Efficiency
Why top-tier professionals and corporate travelers choose China2day over the physical Warsaw Poland DIY submission approach.
| Comparison factors | China2day (Concierge) | Self-submission (Warsaw) |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Cost | from $270 (fixed) ≈ ₴11 205 (ref.) | From Ukraine (if permitted to travel): $450+ (travel, hotel, consular fees) From EU (Spain, Germany, Italy, etc.): ~$150 (local consular fees) |
| Time Invested | 15 Minutes (Digital form) | 4–5 Full Days (Travel & queues) |
| Logistics | Turnkey prep & remote submission | Flights, hotel bookings, Warsaw queue |
| Risk Factor | Under 2% (Pre-screened docs) | High (Any minor error forces repeat trip) |
Risk Mitigation
5 visa refusal causes & our expert solutions
Cause 01
Employer-prepared Foreign Work Permit Notice has errors in client details or wrong Category A/B/C
Our Solution
We audit employer documents before submission. When the employer prepares correctly, refusals don't occur. We coordinate with the Chinese side for corrections
Cause 02
Working outside the cities listed in the document package (5–10 cities) — visa regime violation
Our Solution
We explain the geographic restriction. If the role spans more locations, we ask the employer to expand the city list in the Work Permit
Cause 03
Performer works at a venue not listed in the visa package (each concert needs a separate package)
Our Solution
For performers on series of shows we prepare separate packages per engagement
Cause 04
Diploma without apostille or with translation errors
Our Solution
We coordinate apostille and translation. We verify translation against consulate requirements
Cause 05
Using a short Z for work exceeding 30 days — leads to deportation and blacklist
Our Solution
At the consultation stage we determine which work scenarios are covered by short Z vs require long Z
Workflow
Step-by-step application workflow
1
Step 01
Coordination with the Chinese employer
The employer in China obtains the Foreign Work Permit Notice through local administration. This is the employer's domain — we do not take it on. We coordinate to ensure timely receipt of documents.
2
Step 02
Client document preparation
Apostille of diploma and criminal record certificate in Ukraine (Hague Convention). Translation to Chinese. Medical examination per employer's request. Full package assembly.
3
Step 03
Electronic submission (Stage 1)
We fill the COVA form, upload documents to the consulate website. Online review takes 2–5 business days.
4
Step 04
Short Z remote stamping · Long Z '1 day in Chișinău'
Short Z (no biometrics): you ship the passport via Nova Poshta, we handle stamping in Chișinău. Long Z (with biometrics): you fly in for 1 day to Chișinău, submit biometrics, return home on a second passport.
5
Step 05
Residence Permit after arrival
For long Z — conversion to work residence permit within 30 days. Managed by the employer in China. For short Z — no conversion; you exit at the end of the term.
Common DIY application mistakes
Ensure you avoid these critical paperwork issues to guarantee approval:
- Trying to work in a city not listed in the Work Permit — deportation and 10-year ban
- Expecting Z to grant the right to work anywhere in China — the visa is tied to specific 5–10 cities
- For performers — using one package for a series of shows in different cities
- Submitting a short Z for work exceeding 30 days — illegal work = deportation + 10-year ban
- Missing the 30-day residence permit conversion deadline for long Z
- Trying to obtain the Foreign Work Permit Notice without the Chinese employer's involvement
Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
A — top-tier specialists in narrow fields. B — categorized professionals (engineers, IT, teachers). C — baseline (models, performers on long-term contracts). The category determines what the employer asks of the client, not our price.
Exclusively the Chinese employer through local administration. We do not issue work permits — it's outside our scope. We help only with client documents (diploma, criminal record, medical exam) and visa submission.
Mandatory for long Z (90+ days) at the Moldovan consulate. Not required for short Z (≤30 days); remote submission is possible.
$270 turnkey for all Z types (short and long A/B/C). Preparation-only service for self-submission — $150.
Z does NOT grant the right to work anywhere in China. The document package lists 5–10 permitted cities (for models and most long Z). Work outside the list = deportation. For performers on series of shows — separate package per engagement.
Z is always single — it's an entry permit for subsequent residence permit conversion. After conversion, entries/exits are unrestricted under the residence permit.
Path 1 (recommended): ask the employer to include children in the Work Permit — we open Z for client + visas for children in one submission. Path 2 (classic): after receiving the residence permit — S visas for family members.
For long Z with biometrics — you fly in to Chișinău for 1 day, submit biometrics, hand us the passport, return home on a second passport. We courier the finished passport to Ukraine. Real time in Moldova: 1 day, not a week.
For long Z — after conversion to work residence permit, extensions are processed via local administration without leaving the country. Managed by the employer.
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China2Day handles the Chinese Z work visa from $270 turnkey. Short Z up to 30 days (performers, artists) — submitted remotely via Chișinău, no biometrics. Long Z 90+ days (Categories A/B/C: models, engineers, IT, teachers) — submitted via the '1 day in Chișinău' scheme with biometrics. The Chinese employer prepares the work permit; we handle the client documents (apostille, translation, submission). Always single-entry — after arrival it converts to a residence permit.
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