work visa at for 5 month 'internship' with an artist

Question

Hello all,I live in The Netherlands and have the opportunity to come to Beijing for 6 months to complete an 'internship' with an artist living there. I will also need a double entry since I will be leaving to Malaysia for a short trip. I visited the CVASC in The Hague who told me I must have a work Z type, seeing as I will be staying for a long time. I was wondering how I could qualify for an F type seeing as my visit is on a non-commercial basis and basically a cultural exchange! Thank you in advance.

Elva · Answer

Jowi, generally speaking, F type is issued to those who conduct cultural exchanges in schools or government-related organizations. As you will work for an individual, I think it's hard to get the F type. Though your internship is unpaid, the CVASC may require you to apply for a working Z type. It's just what they do to many applicants who are doing internship in PRC.

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