According to the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on  Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners and the Decree of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, and adhering to the State Council’s  requirements for streamlining and optimizing services, some relevant clauses in  the Provisions on the Employment Administration of Foreigners in China (Issued  by the Ministry of Labor [1996] No 29) are hereby amended.

1. The “Employment Visas” in Article 8 and Article 10 is amended to “Z  Visas”.

2. Article 14 is deleted.

3. Article 15 is amended as “Foreigners with permission to work in China  should apply for a Z Visa at the Chinese embassies and consulates, bringing with  them the Employment License issued by the Ministry of Labor, and a valid  passport or documents capable of replacing a passport.

Personnel referred to in Article 9 (2) should apply for a Z Visa by presenting their letter or fax of visa notification issued by the China National  Offshore Oil Corporation; personnel referred to in Article 9 (3) should apply  for a Z Visa by presenting the relevant documents of approval of the Ministry of  Culture.

Personnel referred to in Article 10 (1) of these rules should apply for a Z Visa by presenting their documentation on projects of cooperation and exchange;  personnel referred to in Article 10 (2) should apply for a Z Visa by presenting  their registration certification issued by the administrative authorities of  industry and commerce.”

This decision shall come into force on the day of its promulgation.

Rules for the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China

(Promulgated jointly by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Public Security,  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic  Cooperation of the People’s Republic of China on Jan 22, 1996)