Can I apply for a Temporary Residence Permit on an L Visa?

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Question: Asked by Daniel from usa | Nov. 13, 2019 21:25

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Can I apply for a Temporary Residence Permit on an L Visa?

I currently have an 10-year multi-entry L (Tourist) Visa to China, but have been considering moving there for work. Can I enter China on the L visa and apply for the Temporary Residence Permit while I am there? Or would I need to apply for a separate Z (or other) visa outside of China before entering?

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Answers (2): Answered by Emelito | Nov. 14, 2019 05:52

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We are in the same situation😥

0 0 Reply; Answered by John Doe | Nov. 16, 2019 12:08

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Generally no. Employer petition must first be approved by the provincial labor department and that can take quite a while, and even after approval the EEA will probably ask you to comeback on a Z visa to issue the residence permit.

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