1.Scope of application: Applying for Alien Employment Permit extension

2.Time limit for acceptance: as stated in certain regulations

3.Statutory time limit:

4.Inquiry telephone number: 62435194

5.Complaints telephone number: 52669999

Others:

1. Scope of application: Applying for Alien Employment Permit extension.

2. Authority: Employment Promotion Center of Putuo District, Shanghai

Office address and business hours

Authority: Employment Promotion Center of Putuo District, Shanghai

1. Address: No. 1036, Wuning Road, Putuo District

2. Telephone number: 62435194

3. Business hours from Monday to Friday: 9:00-11:30, 13:30-16:30

Requirements for Applicant:

RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGNERS IN CHINA Promulgated jointly by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of the People's Republic of China

L.B.F. (1996) No.29

Article 7

Any foreigners seeking employment in China shall meet the following conditions：

(1)18 years of age or older and in good health;

(2) With professional skills and job experience required for the work of intended employment;

(3) With no criminal record;                                                  

(4) A clearly-defined employer;                                          

(5) With valid passport or other international travel document in lieu of the passport (hereinafter referred to as the "Travel Document").

Documents Required for Application: 1.Documents format Unless noted otherwise, application documents shall be provided in written form. All prints and photocopies shall be A4-sized. (Applicants shall not use waste paper.) 2.Documents List No. Title Original document Copies Paper/E-paper Requirements 1 Valid Labor Contract 0 1   If the labor contract is signed with an overseas employer and the payment is from overseas, the copy of labor dispatch certificate made by the overseas employer is needed. (This certificate should include the name of the employer, dispatch period, the name of the employer in Shanghai, job description and payment conditions, and it should be signed and sealed by the labor dispatch service provider. 2 Business License 0 1   Valid business license 3 Passport and Residence Permit 1 0   Valid passport and work residence permit 4 Alien Employment Permit 1 0   Valid Alien Employment Permit

Legal Basis

RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGNERS IN CHINA Promulgated jointly by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of the People's Republic of China

L.B.F.(1996) No.29                                         

Article 19

The Employment Permit of the employed foreigner shall cease to be effective upon the expiration of the term of the labor contract between the foreigner and his employer. If renewal is required，the employer should，within thirty days prior to the expiration of the contract，submit an application to the labor administrative authorities for the extension of term of employment，and after approval is obtained，proceed to go through formalities for the extension of the Employment Permit.

Procedures and Responding Time for Application

1. The authority will issue an Administration Permission Receipt to the applicant after the

employer submitting the documents required for the Employment Permit extension according to regulations;

2. The authority will verify the documents and notify the employer in five working days whether the application is approved and the exact time to acquire the extended Employment Permit.

3. The employer may visit online application website to inquire about the result of any application in five working days. (Visit the website of the Municipal Human Resources & Social Security Bureau; Choose "Online Application” “Application for Employers”-"Overseas Personnel)

4. The foreigner shall apply for the residence permit to Shanghai Exit/Entry Administration Bureau by presenting extended Employment Permit.

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