does my son have to come back to uk to get his work permit?

Question

My son has taught for 2 years at a kindergarten in mainland China. He had a degree but not in teaching and is currently sitting his tefel. The work permit he had issued in Shanghai has been declared invalid - the office that issued it was busted by the police. His employer tells him he has to return to the UK for a face to face meeting at the Chinese Embassy to obtain his work permit (he has all the relevant paperwork required for except for the work permit which they are calling the red book). Can he get the work permit from the Chinese embassy or an office acting on their behalf in Hong Kong ?

Joe · Answer

Mandy, I don't think your son should get the work permit by himself. It should be his company who is responsible for getting this permit for him from the local Human Resources and Social Security Office. If he can get the work permit, he may not need to return to your home country.

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Does my son have to come back to UK to get his work permit?