can i work in china without jeopardizing the family-based residence permit?

Question

I lived and worked in China for six years and married a Shanghai girl.  I then got a family permanent residence permit for three-years that expires in October 2016. Will a working permit - either a Z type as a foreign expert or as a director/consultant to an enterprise jeopardize the residence permit?

Jonny · Answer

Ed, applying for a work permit or foreign expert would not invalidate your current residence permit. You should change your Q1 type to a Z type first and then renew your residence permit. The length of the renewed residence permit depends on the labour contract you sign with the employer.

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