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cubiam · Joined: 19 Apr 2010 Posts: 8

Hello folks

I have been offered a job in Shanghai, on a toursit visa initially, then i after they have checked me out, they will sponsor my visa. I applied for my Visa yesterday at the UK Chinese embassy, so I only have 89 days remaining on it. I plan to leave in the first few days of August. Though I have yet to book my flight, as I'm waiting to get my passport back first.

If i don't impress and they are reluctant to sponsor my visa, is it possible for me to extend the visa for another 90 days in Shanghai, giving me more time to look for jobs in other smaller cities in China, whom are willing to also sponsor my visa?

I also collected a working holiday visa for Japan, as i'm 29 and this is only offered before the age of 30. This allows someone to travel for a year in Japan looking for jobs.

As I have a few Chinese friends in Shanghai, I thought this would be a good first base

Any help or advice much appreciated

Thanks

Zimmer · Joined: 26 Oct 2011 Posts: 229

After they have checked you out they will sponsor your visa. Have you checked them out yet ?

GeminiTiger · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject:

Your doing it wrong.

Lobster · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject:

Yea, flying all the way to China for what amounts to a job interview is not the best idea. Better to find an employer ready to commit based on your qualifications.

RED

kungfuman · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:30 am Post subject:

the visa clock starts ticking WHEN you enter China. Look a little closer at the visa.

so you are spending how much money to come to China on a promise of WHAT?

Haven't you read ANY of the horror stories about those falling prey to these promises?

Only to get told - usually a day before their tourist visa expires - that they "violated" some condition they never heard about and they are fired - minus any pay or promised benefits?

You might as well go to a "tea house" with some college students you just met on Nanjing Road and have a few cups of $1000 tea.

The result is the same.

kungfuman · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:33 am Post subject:

PS - working in Shanghai on a tourist visa has GREAT risk for you - little for your company.

The Edge · Joined: 04 Sep 2010 Posts: 455 Location: China

Oh dear (slaps hand against forehead).

WYSIWYG · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:01 am Post subject: Re: General help, Shanghai

kungfuman · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:51 am Post subject: Re: General help, Shanghai