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Permits and entry order · q02/30 · English
Which comes first: the residence permit or the Work Permit card?
The Work Permit card comes first. The work-type residence permit follows; they are not alternatives.
Card first: After entering on a Z visa, your employer applies for the Foreigner Work Permit.
Then residence: Apply to the exit-entry authority with the permit, passport, contract, health certificate, licence and address registration.
Two authorities: Two separate approvals. Holding one does not replace the other.
What most people miss: Sanya's public reply includes address registration in the residence permit checklist. Many people skip the police station on arrival day and get stuck later.
Local rules vary. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing; outcomes rest with the authorities. This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice and does not promise any approval outcome. Fees and processing times are confirmed in a written quotation.