Academic certificates for work permit

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ecso Member

Member since 24 June 2017

ecsoMember24 June 2017 22:36:22

Hi,

I urgently need your advice please!
I have a job offer from Guangdong and the school is requesting my original academic certificates. I find this odd, knowing that they are already in possession of the legalised copies of my academic certificates. I am very reluctant to send the originals but they are saying the authorities want to see them. Is this normal? Has this happened to any of you? Thanks very much in anticipation!

ShanghaiDriver Active member

Member since 29 February 2016

ShanghaiDriverActive member25 June 2017 01:14:54

short answer is don't do it.
When applying for Z visa from Chinese consulate you will have to show them the originals and I think most consulates offer Chinese translation and legalization. After arriving China you still need to show the originals while applying for work permit.
When applying for Chinese foreign expert certificate, you may need to submit the originals through official channel, still, no ups/dhl to Unknown school in unknown town in guangdong.
Have you paid your nearby Chinese consulate a visit?

Aussiehonker Member

Member since 17 April 2017

AussiehonkerMember04 July 2017 02:47:17

As I understand it, you can bring the certificates with you and show them to the authorities when you arrive. Alternatively, depending upon the rules, you could send them via registered receipt acknowledged service. Another suggestion is that your university could send a certified copy direct to your school or agent.
Hope these suggestions help.

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