can i arrive in china with a holiday l (as an australian resident)then apply work z?

Question

I am currently an Australian citizen, hoping to find a role in Shanghai.Can I visit with a holiday L, look for a job and then change it to a work Z while in Shanghai?Thank you

Colin · Answer

It is ok for you to enter with a tourist L and search for jobs. But I heard about that a new visa regulation will come into effect from July, then everyone has to apply work Z from their home country. So, I am not sure if you can get a work Z in mainland or in HK.

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Can I arrive in China with a holiday L (as an Australian resident) and then apply work Z?