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[091212m]

I'll be travelling in Brazil right before I'm scheduled to go to China to work. Does anyone know if you can apply for a Chinese Z Visa while abroad, or do you have to apply for it in your home country?

[kimo50]

I am an American and received my Z visa from the Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Then again I am a permanent resident in the Philippines and not transient.
There is a supplementary form to the visa application which is for applications made in a location other than home country. Some of the information asked pertains to your immigration status in the guest country ...ie... your immigration status, resident card number, home address, etc.
My advice would be to check with the Embassy in Brazil as to their procedure. My understanding is that unless you have some permanent residency immigration status in the guest country other than a 'tourist', you might need to return to your home country and apply.
Additionally, the visa notification form you receive from the Chinese employer will need to specify where you are making application for the visa. Mine specified PRC Embassy in Manila.

You need to ask questions of the Embassy....