According to the data released by the Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, this year, Yiwu has handled a total of 12,927 foreigner
work permits in China, involving 4,891 foreigners from 115 countries and regions. Among them, there are 1313 foreign experts and 3578 other
personnel.
In recent years, as Yiwu’s level of internationalization has been increasing, more and more
foreigners have come to Yiwu to start businesses and work, and many of them are mainly engaged
in commercial procurement and trade services. However, in accordance with the “Classification
Standards for Foreigners Working in China”, the work access of business personnel is subject to
certain restrictions.
Yiwu actively explores a foreigner work permit system with Yiwu characteristics, takes the
lead in implementing the pilot project of foreigner work permits for small and micro commercial
enterprises in the province, further innovates foreign talent service management measures, creates
a first-class international business environment, and contributes to Yiwu’s economy and society.
Development provides international talent support.
We learned that AL-KHADR HATEM AHMED HEBAH from Yemen founded a trading company in Yiwu, because he only had a high school education, and according to the relevant standards, he did not meet the requirements for foreign experts’ work permits.
After Yiwu took the lead in implementing the pilot project of foreigners working in China for small and micro commercial enterprises, the requirements for academic qualifications and work experience can be relaxed for such foreigners. grant access. When deferring, credit, employment promotion, personal tax payment, working years and other aspects will be assessed. Points reaching 60 points will be extended for one year, points reaching 100 points will be extended for two years, and those who do not meet the standards will not be extended.
AL-KHADR HATEM AHMED HEBAH has worked in Yiwu for many years, paid taxes according to the regulations, and promoted the employment of Chinese employees. He can extend his work permit for 2 years. “With a long-term work permit, I don’t have to go to the point every year, which makes me feel more at ease working in Yiwu.” AL-KHADR HATEM AHMED HEBAH said.
Currently
Nearly 2,000 foreigners in Italy
enjoy this policy
Conducive to promoting the development of Yiwu’s foreign trade
It is worth mentioning that Yiwu has also innovated that foreigners’ credit records are included in the licensing approval process. Relying on the credit information platform for foreigners, carry out credit applications in the approval process of new work permits for foreigners, extensions, cancellations, etc.
In order to help build a high-level inland open hub city, Yiwu is still optimizing the process, innovatively promoting the “one thing” reform of foreigners’ work, residence, social security, and medical insurance, and realizing business through departmental material sharing and data background docking. Jointly handle. Up to now, a total of 2,901 “one thing” cases have been handled. There are about 348 new foreign talents in the free trade zone, of which a total of 177 people have been granted 5-year work permits in the free trade zone.
Post time: Nov-16-2022