In order to further improve the business environment in Shanghai, the quality of service windows for foreigners working in China, and online approval for Foreigner’s Work Permit, and to facilitate the handling of Foreigner’s work permit by employers and foreign talents, based on the measures introduced during the pandemic, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality issued the notice on September 7, 2020 as follow:

1. Reinforce matters related to online approval during the pandemic
2. Simplify online approval process and shorten the approval period by two working days
3. Extend the valid period of work permit for Foreign High-end Talents (Category A) to a maximum of five years
4. Extend the valid period of work permit for foreign professionals (Category B)
5. Simplify application documents for change of employers in Shanghai
6. Facilitate the flow of personnel within the group