Teaching English in China as a foreigner requires obtaining certain legal documents to be able to work in the country legally. These documents may vary depending on the specific school or organization you will be working for, but the most common documents required include:
- Z-Visa: This is the most common type of visa for foreigners working in China. It is a work visa that allows you to stay in China for a year and work legally. You will need to provide your employer with a number of documents, including your passport, a copy of your degree and a background check.
- Foreign Expert Certificate: This certificate is required for all foreign teachers working in China. It is issued by the Chinese government and allows you to work as a foreign expert in your field. Your employer will help you obtain this certificate, but you will need to provide them with a copy of your degree and a background check.
- Health Check: Before you can obtain your Z-Visa, you will need to have a health check in China. This is usually done at a designated medical facility and includes a physical examination, blood test and chest X-ray.
- Residence Permit: After you arrive in China, you will need to obtain a residence permit. This is a card that allows you to live and work in China for a specified period of time. Your employer will help you obtain this permit.
- Legalized documents: All the documents need to be verified and legalized by the Embassy of China in your home country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
It is important to note that the process of obtaining these documents can be time-consuming and may take several weeks. It is important to plan ahead and allow sufficient time to obtain all the necessary documents before you depart for China.
It is also important to mention that laws and regulations regarding work permits, visas and other legal documents are subject to change. It is advisable to check with the relevant authorities or with your employer to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information and that you are in compliance with the current laws.
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Apostille Certificate Service
An apostille is a French word (pronounced “ah-poh-steel”), meaning a certificate issued by a government of a country, authenticating the signature and or seal of a public official on a public document issued by that country, and intended for use in a foreign country.
South-African public, company, commercial or educational documents, including documents witnessed, certified and sealed by a South-African Notary Public, when affixed or attached with an Apostille Certificate issued by the South-African Government, will automatically be accepted for legal use in foreign countries signatories to the Hague Convention.
Authentication Certificate Service
In the event that your document to be legalized will be used in a country, which country is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, the document needs to be legalized using the Authentication process. This is a more involved and complex process than the truncated Apostille Certificate legalization process.Legalising documents for international use can be a painful and time-consuming process and a costly waste of money and time if not done correctly. It is important to hand over your documents for Apostille, authentication, notarization, attestation and embassy legalization/authentication to an experienced professional.
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