How we deliver
On-site in Hainan
Our staff attend the authorities, the bank or the port in person.
Remote, by power of attorney
You sign once; we act for you without you travelling.
Typical timeline
Typically 4–8 weeks from complete documents to residence permit.
Foreign work permits, Z visas and residence permits applied for, attended and collected — for new hires, transfers and renewals.
What we handle
- Eligibility and category checked before the offer is made
- Degree, experience and criminal-record documents authenticated abroad
- Work permit notice, Z visa invitation and work permit card
- Medical check and address registration arranged
- Residence permit application attended at the exit-entry bureau
- Renewals, changes of employer and cancellations
How it works
- 01
Assessment
Category and document list fixed against the current rules.
- 02
Documents
Certificates authenticated and translated; the online application filed.
- 03
Entry
Work permit notice and visa invitation issued; the employee enters on a Z visa.
- 04
In Hainan
Medical check, permit card and residence permit, each appointment attended with the employee.
What we need from you
- Passport, photos and CV
- Highest degree and employment references, apostilled or legalised
- Criminal record certificate, apostilled or legalised
- Employment contract and employer documents
Good to know
Approval rests with the authorities. Our part is a complete, correct file and no missed appointment.
Case study
Relocating an Executive's Family on a Compressed Timeline
A relocating executive's start date moved up by six weeks, leaving a compressed window to secure a work permit, enrol two children in school, and complete a lease before arrival.
Composite illustration based on common engagement patterns; not a specific client.
Related insights
Hiring a Foreign National in Hainan Means Two Permits and Two Authorities
A work permit and a work-type residence permit come from different authorities on different clocks. Hainan has aligned the counters and the validity periods, which helps — provided you know the sequence.
A Practical Guide to Hainan Work Permit Renewal Cycles
Work permit renewal is often treated as an afterthought once the initial approval lands. In practice, the renewal cycle is where most avoidable status lapses actually happen.
Other services in Immigration and Mobility
- Work and Residence Permits
- Family Visas
- Talent Recognition
- Relocation
