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30 Questions Clients Ask Us Most

The permit, incorporation, fee and document details clients ask about again and again, organised into six searchable topics. We set out where the boundaries are — without promises we cannot keep.

This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice or a guarantee of approval. Local practice varies; the current requirements of the responsible authority apply.

Six topics

01

Permits & entry sequence

How the Work Permit Notice, the Work Permit card and the residence permit differ, and what Z-visa and visa-free entry actually allow

02

After you arrive

Police registration, medical check, permits, changing employer and cancellation when you leave

03

Setting up a company in Hainan

Remote incorporation, identity verification for a foreign director, registered address, business scope and bank account

04

Fees & contracts

When bookkeeping and address fees start, deposit and balance, third-party costs and quote validity

05

Documents & legalisation

Police certificates, name mismatches, proof of experience, certified translations and scan pre-checks

06

Sanya & real scenarios

Work permits in Sanya, incorporation documents, opening a café, import/export qualifications and a foreign director

Index of 30 frequent questions

Permits & entry sequence

What is the difference between the Work Permit Notice and the Work Permit card?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Which comes first: the residence permit or the Work Permit card?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Can I get a work permit if I entered visa-free and registered a company?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Can a Z visa be applied for from inside China?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Can I start working right away on a business visa?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

After you arrive

What if I lose my police registration receipt?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What must be completed within 30 days of arrival?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Is an overseas medical report accepted in China?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Do I need to amend my work permit when changing employer?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What happens if my work permit is not cancelled after I leave?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Setting up a company in Hainan

Can I register a Hainan company without being in China?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

How does a foreign legal representative complete identity verification?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Can a registered address be inspected by the authorities?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Is listing import and export in the business scope enough?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What is the 30-day undertaking required when opening a bank account?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Fees & contracts

From which date do bookkeeping fees start?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

When is the registered address fee payable?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

How are the deposit and balance structured for company setup?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Who pays for notarisation, legalisation, translation and the medical check?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Why is a quotation valid for only 30 days?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Documents & legalisation

Does a police certificate need an Apostille or consular legalisation?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What if the name on my degree does not match my passport?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What seal is required on proof of professional experience?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Who certifies the Chinese translation of foreign documents?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

How should a passport scan be prepared to avoid rejection?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Sanya & real scenarios

What documents are needed for a foreign work visa in Sanya?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What is the document checklist for a foreign-invested company in Hainan?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

What approvals does a foreigner need to open a café in Hainan?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Which qualifications does a Hainan company need for import and export?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Does a foreign legal representative also need a work permit?

The exact procedure depends on the local authority and on your documents. Get in touch below and we will confirm it for your case.

Video explainers

Short English briefings, hosted on our own site

In V1–V4, Mark Zhao covers the points most often misunderstood: visa-free entry versus work permits, the three documents, and why applications get returned.

V1

Can visa-free entry be converted into a work permit?

V2

The three documents explained

V3

The three documents in 20 seconds

V4

Why applications get returned

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