It’s Easier to Apply for Work & Residence Permits in Xiamen Now!

 Xiamen recently launched a one-stop service window for expats, bringing more convenience to them for work and residence permits application. Eligible foreigners in Xiamen can apply for work and residence permits at the same time now! 

△ An expat applies for work and residence permits at the one-stop service window in Xiamen Software Park.

According to Xiamen Daily, a one-stop service window for expats to apply for work and residence permits recently started operating at Xiamen Software Park in East China’s Fujian province. 

 

The service window was created by the city’s science and technology bureau, public security bureau and the administration of Xiamen Torch Development Zone for High Technology Industries. It is the first service window of its kind in Fujian to integrate administrative procedures from different departments, as reported. 

 

 

CUT THE RED TAPE

 

Previously, expats and their employers had to apply for the work permit at the sci-tech bureau and then handle the residence permit at the public security bureau after acquiring the work permit, which would take about a week. 

 

 

At the one-stop service window, expats can apply for the work and residence permits at the same time. Those who qualify can receive the work permit on the spot, while the residence permit will be mailed in two weekdays. 

 

 

MORE SERVICES ARE COMING

 

According to Luo Lei, senior official at the city’s sci-tech bureau, more targeted services such as online registration will be introduced in the near future to bring more convenience to expats in Xiamen.