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Asked by Dmitri from usa | Jul. 16, 2016 18:22

About:China Work Visa

How long does it take for a school to obtain required paperwork for a z visa?

I was offered a job teaching in China back in February 2016. I was asked to provide a bunch of paperwork by the end on March so they could obtain required paperwork for my z type. I spent close to 500$ authenticating my diplomas and getting my medical exam. We are in the middle of July and I'm still waiting for my paperwork. The school administrator told me that I can arrive two days prior to the start of the school year! WTF.... How about a 16 hour time difference, being jet legged for at least a week, moving in, preparing for classes?! Do they want me sleepwalking during class time?! I'm really getting annoyed. I've decided for myself that if I don't get my paperwork by August 10, they will need to find a different teacher. I'm simply not going. I've read on multiple forums that obtaining the paperwork takes 2-3 weeks. Did anyone else have a similar experience waiting too long for their paperwork?

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Answered by nick | Jul. 17, 2016 07:49

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Generally it takes less that 60 days but it depends on how organised your employer is.
I am in a similar position to you. Over 3 months since the contracts were signed. I was informed today that I have 2 choices as the papers are not completed yet. Either Enter China on a tourist visa and they will sort things out after I arrive or continue hanging in for the paperwork for the z visa.
Your point about turning up 2 days before work. That is pretty normal. Don't worry about jet lag, all your fellow teachers will be also. You probably won't teach for the first week anyway.

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Answered by Valentina | Jul. 19, 2016 03:48

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Hi. I'm in the exact same situation.... I have done all the papers , already spent quite a bit of money. I just need their alien permit so I can submit to the embassy. It takes 4 days to get the visa...then how long to get the alien permit on their side? 😅 this waiting is so frustrating ..

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Answered by Dmitri | Jul. 19, 2016 11:05

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I can relate to your frustration. It's seems like my paperwork process is finally moving along. I messaged my recruiter to tell her that it doesn't seem that the school is taking me seriously and I might as well find myself a new job since there are plentry of online postings. That sure did the trick! My tecriter gets paid only if I show up for work. My school doesn't want to look for another teacher. I was told yesterday that my invitation letter should be ready by the end of next week. I asked for express shipping. So aplying pressure does work! Good luck to you!

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Answered by Valentina | Jul. 21, 2016 19:01

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Great news! I am dealing directly with the school, so no recruiter involved in my case. I do pressure my manager but he seems to have a lot of work and this permit seems to depend on the government rather than the employer itself. Right? I told them that once they get the permit they should send them o me via DHL or something like that too...To be safe and quick! I really hope I get some good news soon...I have been out of work for 2 months now and it's so so frustrating , don't wanna spend my savings on nothing. Whereabouts will you go to China? Peace. Valentina

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Answered by Dmitri | Jul. 21, 2016 20:18

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Valentina, I'm going to Suzhou, about an hour away of Shanghai. Вы говорите по русски?

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Answered by Valentina | Jul. 26, 2016 17:52

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I am ( well I hope so!) going to shanghai. Still waiting... I don't speak Russian , sorry. Only Italian, French and English :) I am so stressed about this situation.

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