obtaining a residence permit for an over-60 teacher

Question

Nothing in the English version of the official Chinese regulations for obtaining a Z visa mention an age restriction. However, some Foreign Expert Bureau Offices adhere to an age 60 limit. Consequently, most schools will not employ a teacher over 60 for fear of being unable to obtain the Z visa for the teacher.  The annual residence permit appears to be a way around this restriction.   The question is, how does one apply for a residence permit without an employer? Many schools have said they would hire qualified experienced over-60 teachers IF the residency issue were resolved.  Again, how does one obtain a residence permit?

Alvin · Answer

This may not be true. There are many foreign teachers in China universities who are over 60. If your school is qualified enough, it is not difficult for you to get a Z visa.  BTW, you may misread the regulation, residence permit can only be issued to foreign visitors with long term China visa. That is to say, you need to get work visa first, then, apply for the residence permit within 30 days after you entered China.

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obtaining a "residence" permit for an over-60 teacher