The process for foreign nationals to apply for a Chinese entrepreneurship work permit usually a work residence permit with the note entrepreneurship in China is as follows
外籍人员在中国办理创业工签通常为工作类居留许可，备注“创业”的流程如下：
I. Preparations Before Application
一、办理前的准备
1. Determine the Entrepreneurship Plan
Prepare a detailed business plan including a commercial plan market analysis funding sources etc. This is an important basis for applying for the entrepreneurship work permit.
1. 确定创业计划
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准备好详细的创业计划书，包括商业计划、市场分析、资金来源等，这是申请创业工签的重要依据。
2. Company Registration if applicable
If you have decided to register a company in China complete the company registration process including registration articles of association proof of address etc.
2. 注册公司如有
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如果已经确定在中国注册公司，需完成公司注册流程，包括设立登记、公司章程、住所证明等。
II. Apply for the Notification of Work Permit for Foreigners in China
二、申请外国人来华工作许可通知
1. Online Account Registration
Employers or entrepreneurship entities need to register an account on the Foreigners Work Management Service System.
1. 在线注册账号
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用人单位或创业主体需在“外国人来华工作管理服务系统”注册账号。
2. Submission of Application Materials
Application form for the Work Permit for Foreigners in China
Business plan or proof of the proposed entrepreneurial enterprise
Highest degree academic certificate certified by Chinese embassies or consulates if obtained abroad
Certificate of no criminal record certified by Chinese embassies or consulates
Health certificate issued or recognized by Chinese inspection and quarantine institutions or designated overseas medical institutions.
2. 提交申请材料
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《外国人来华工作许可申请表》；
创业计划书或拟创业企业证明材料；
最高学位学历证书国外获得的需经中国驻外使领馆认证；
无犯罪记录证明需经中国驻外使领馆认证；
健康证明由中国检验检疫机构出具或认可的境外医疗机构出具
3. Wait for Approval
After approval the system will generate Notification of Work Permit for Foreigners in China.
3. 等待审批
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审批通过后，系统会生成《外国人来华工作许可通知》。
III. Apply for a Z Visa or R Visa
三、申请Z字签证或R字签证
1. Visit a Chinese Embassy or Consulate
With the Notification of Work Permit for Foreigners in China visit a Chinese embassy or consulate to apply for a Z visa work visa.
1. 前往中国驻外使领馆
：持《外国人来华工作许可通知》前往中国驻外使领馆申请Z字签证工作签证。
2. HighLevel Talents Can Apply for an R Visa
If you meet the criteria for highlevel talents e.g. selected for domestic talent programs meeting internationally recognized professional achievement standards you can apply for an R visa.
2. 高端人才可申请R字签证
：如果符合高端人才标准如入选国内相关人才计划、符合国际公认的专业成就认定标准等，可申请R字签证。
IV. Procedures After Entry
四、入境后办理相关手续
1. Temporary Residence Registration
Within 24 hours of entry go to the local police station to register for temporary residence.
1. 办理临时住宿登记
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入境后24小时内前往居住地派出所办理临时住宿登记。
2. Medical Examination
Undergo a medical examination at the customs quarantine inspection center or a medical institution recognized by Chinese inspection and quarantine authorities.
2. 体检
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在海关检疫检验中心或中国检验检疫机构认可的医疗机构进行体检。
3. Apply for the Work Permit for Foreigners
Submit an application through the Foreigners Work Management Service System and bring relevant paper documents for verification.
3. 申请《外国人工作许可证》
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通过“外国人来华工作管理服务系统”提交申请，并携带相关纸质材料核验。
4. Apply for a Work Residence Permit
With the Work Permit for Foreigners visit the local public security bureaus exit and entry administration department to apply for a work residence permit with the note entrepreneurship.
4. 申请工作类居留许可
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持《外国人工作许可证》前往当地公安机关出入境管理部门申请工作类居留许可，备注“创业”。
V. Notes
五、注意事项
1. Policy Differences
Different cities may have special policies. For example Beijing supports foreign Ph.D. graduates in applying for an R visa with a maximum validity of 10 years.
1. 政策差异
：不同城市可能有特殊政策。例如，北京支持外籍博士毕业生申请最长10年有效期的R字签证。
2. Simplified Materials
Some materials can be exempted from paper submission through information sharing.
2. 材料简化
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部分材料可通过信息共享免于提交纸质版。
3. Processing Time
It is recommended to consult the local exit and entry administration department in advance to understand specific requirements and processing times.
3. 办理时间：
建议提前咨询当地出入境管理部门，了解具体要求和办理时间。

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