Hüsker Dü Posted February 4, 2010 at 09:56 AM Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 at 09:56 AM . . . as a translator, proofreader, writer, Chippendales dancer, etc. Searched the forums. Looked at this. (4) Visa F is issued to those who come to China to visit, teach, do business, or for cultural, scientific or technological exchanges for less than six months. Took a gander at this. China Business Visa (F) A business visa is required if you intend to participate for up to 6 months in business activities as an employee of an overseas organisation; investigating & establishing a business activity; lecture, study, or attend training (including internships). But I'm still wondering just what kind of "business" can one legally conduct with an F visa. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted February 8, 2010 at 03:47 AM Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 at 03:47 AM Roughly speaking, if you're actually getting paid here, and / or you haven't been sent here by a company overseas, you shouldn't be doing it on an F visa. You can't claim that, eg, teaching is 'business' - it's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandeX Posted February 11, 2010 at 08:20 AM Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 at 08:20 AM But I'm still wondering just what kind of "business" can one legally conduct with an F visa. Not the kind you are talking about. It equates to something more like "coming over to look around" except in the business, not tourist sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigal Son Posted February 11, 2010 at 09:10 AM Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 at 09:10 AM With regard to F Visas, they way they are commonly used is "against the official rules". Legally, you aren't allowed to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hüsker Dü Posted February 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 at 10:41 AM Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hüsker Dü Posted March 11, 2010 at 02:14 AM Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 02:14 AM (edited) This translation company and this visa agency are telling me one can work part-time with a F Visa. Update: A call to the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau confirmed it once and for all: nope, it ain't legal. Thanks again for the responses. Edited March 11, 2010 at 03:11 AM by Hüsker Dü Added more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avon0914 Posted March 11, 2010 at 05:51 AM Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 05:51 AM if you want to work legally in China, you need to apply for Employment Permit and Residence Permit Regards Avon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor04 Posted April 1, 2010 at 02:36 AM Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 at 02:36 AM Just to get some clarification, I'm going to be working at the World Expo this summer and they gave us all F visas. From the sounds of it, we're not allowed to do tutoring on the side? Of course, I did tutoring on my student visa before, it's a matter of whether you get caught or not, but I'm curious about doing it on an F visa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted April 1, 2010 at 02:39 AM Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 at 02:39 AM Strictly speaking you probably shouldn't even be working at the World Expo. Can't see THAT getting raided though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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