Guofeng Zhong
Weihai Visa Law Firm · Weihai
Entry-exit and immigration compliance lawyer for foreign staff at coastal employers.
Practice area · China
Visa & Immigration Lawyers in China
Work visas, residence, family reunion, and immigration compliance for foreign nationals and employers.
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Practice orientation
Find visa and immigration lawyers for Z visas, work permits, family reunion, talent schemes, and employer compliance. Practice intersects labor law and public security procedures.
Read the visa & immigration guide and Z visa explainer, then contact counsel.
Legal context
Process, issues, and further reading
Work and residence orientation
- Match visa category (Z work, family reunion, talent, etc.) to the real activity in China.
- Employer sponsorship: licence, work permit, and residence permit sequencing.
- Document legalisation / apostille and medical checks as required.
- Renewals, job changes, and exit-entry compliance for long-stay expats.
- Family members, school-age children, and dual-status planning.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC (2012) — visas, stay, residence, and exit-entry control.
- Regulations of the PRC on Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners — implementing rules for categories and procedures.
- Provisions on the Administration of Employment of Foreigners in China — work permits and illegal employment risk for employers.
- Labor Contract Law of the PRC — written employment contracts once a foreign employee is onboarded lawfully.
Guides: visa & immigration · Z visa.
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Lawyers
Lanyue Zhou
Jilong Immigration Law Firm · Jilong
Entry-exit and mobility counsel for staff traveling between Taiwan and Mainland project sites.
Siyu Jia
Naqu Minhang Law Firm · Naqu
Entry-exit and immigration compliance lawyer for foreign staff and project teams in northern Xizang.
Shan Luo
Bayannur Minxin Law Firm · Bayannur
Entry-exit and immigration compliance lawyer guiding foreign staff and employers through visa pathways.
Lijun Ma
Puer Huifeng Law Firm · Puer
Investment and talent mobility counsel advising foreign founders on residence and investment-linked stay pathways.
Weidong Wang
Qujing Minxin Law Firm · Qujing
Entry-exit and immigration compliance lawyer guiding foreign staff and employers through Chinese visa pathways.
Weimin Zhang
Datong Tongda Law Firm · Datong
Weimin Zhang practices immigration law in Datong, advising foreign nationals on visa applications, work permits, resi...
FAQ
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Do I need a lawyer for a work visa?
Straightforward cases may use HR agents; counsel helps with refusals, edge categories, or employer compliance risk.
Do these lawyers work with foreign clients?
Many listed counsel assist foreign businesses and individuals. Check languages on each profile and request an English consultation when available.
What does a consultation cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
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