自贸区简化外籍员工办理签证及工作许可等手续 - 2015年07月03日

THE government yesterday released details of changes to the application process for work permits, visas and related documentation for people working in the city’s free trade zone.

The statement came two days after authorities announced sweeping changes to the rules for all foreign workers applying for green cards and long-term visas.

Under the new regulations, foreigners working in the FTZ can now get company registration certificates — essential when applying for work visas and residence permits — from the zone’s administrative committee. These were previously available only from the Shanghai Commission of Commerce or Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office.