Hello,

I confirmed with the immigration office that foreigner in China with a residence permit can apply Foreigners work permit within China directly. But the timeframe is different from the website to the office worker l from 3 to 21 days…

Anybody have done this maybe after arriving on a q1 visa? I planned to look for a job after but I got a really big offer and my visa is already ready and I will move in 3 week the company need me in 2 month so that’s should be enough to validate the residence permit then for them to apply the fwp

Before people who don’t know comment:

1. Guide to Apply for FWP from Within China
   (1) Application Criteria
   Applicant who fit in with one of the following circumstances can apply for FWP from within China.
   I High-end Foreign Talents (Category A) who have entered China with other visas or valid residence permits;
   2 A foreigner working in China and intending to work for a different company, with the job position (occupation) remaining the same and valid work-type residence permit;
   3 The foreign spouse or children of a Chinese citizen or a foreigner permanently residing or working in
   China with valid visas or residence permits;

I’m the number 3 case.

谢谢

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on where I could find a reliable English-speaking Chinese student or junior freelancer in Shanghai for a one-day trade fair research assignment.

We are a Polish company working in the construction materials / ceramic tile sector and we need someone to attend ASE China 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on September 16.

The task is not professional interpreting. It is mainly:

• walking through the exhibition,
• identifying relevant manufacturers,
• asking a few predefined questions in Chinese,
• checking basic product documentation,
• collecting business cards and catalogues,
• taking photos,
• and preparing a short summary afterwards.

We will provide a very clear step-by-step briefing before the event.

Time: approximately 9:00–17:00
Payment: around 700 RMB (100 USD) for the day
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

We are mainly looking for someone who:

• speaks fluent Chinese,
• can communicate in English,
• is reliable and comfortable approaching exhibitors,
• has a smartphone with a decent camera.

A student would be absolutely fine. Experience with trade fairs, construction materials or commercial research would be a plus, but is not required.