Guoqing Luan
Shanghai Hugang Law Firm · Changning
Attorney Luan Guoqing at Shanghai Hugang Law Firm, Changning District. 12 years of visa and immigration experience.
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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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.
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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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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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