Beijing · Work · For newcomers

Get work in Beijing sorted — without the runaround.

A practical path for internationals: job seeking, work visa & residence, and your first 30 days on the job.

Not an official government site. Always verify policy with the issuing authority.

Start from where you are

Where to look, China-facing CV & interviews, offers, and red flags before you sign.

Z visa → work permit → residence permit: docs, timeline, and who owns each step.

Onboarding, payroll & tax basics, work-tied life tasks, and a 30-day done checklist.

From notification letter to residence permit — the sequence that matters.

Police station / hotel registration within 24 hours — how not to miss it.

Opening an account, salary, Alipay/WeChat Pay as a foreigner.

Lease pitfalls and the registration loop landlords often gloss over.