On November 22, the Guangzhou Foreign Experts Bureau released an official document detailing 3 new measures aimed at facilitating the work of foreign talents in Guangdong Province.
2024年11月22日，广州市外国专家局发布了一份官方文件，宣布将采取三项新措施以促进外国人才在广东省的工作。
1. Easier Work Permit Transfer for Foreigners Working in Guangdong / 在粤工作的外国人才可快速变更工作单位
Foreigners working in Guangdong Province, with the consent of their current and new employers, can now be exempted from applying for a new work permit and from resubmitting application materials. They can directly and quickly apply for a change of employment online.
在广东省内工作的外国人，经当前工作单位和新接收单位同意，可免于申请新的工作许可，免于重复提交申请材料，直接线上快速申请变更工作单位。
2. Facilitating Work Permit Application for Entrepreneurs Investing in Guangdong / 为在粤投资创业者申请工作许可提供便利
Foreigners who invest (actually paid-in) RMB 4 million or hold a stake of over 30%, have completed the registration of the business entity, and participate in daily operations in Guangzhou, can apply for a work permit (Category B). When applying for an extension of the work permit, proof materials such as actual paid-in capital verification certificates, financial vouchers, operating conditions, tax payment certificates, and social insurance contribution certificates for both Chinese and foreign employees must be submitted.
在广州市内投资（实缴）400万元人民币或占股比例30%以上，并完成经营主体登记注册、且参与日常经营的外国人，经所在区市场管理部门确认，可按规定申请办理工作许可（B类）。延期工作许可需提交按期实缴出资证明书、财务凭证、经营情况、纳税证明、中外籍员工缴纳社保证明等相关证明材料。
3. Facilitating Work Permit Application for Foreign Graduates / 为外籍高校毕业生来粤工作创业提供便利
Foreign graduates with a master’s degree or higher in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from world-class universities (click to check) or 147 Chinese universities (click to check) can apply for a work permit (Type B) valid for up to one year, issued by their employer, within one year of graduation, without the requirement of prior work experience. They can apply for renewal when it is about to expire. If engaged in entrepreneurial activities, they can apply for a work permit (Type B) valid for up to one year from innovation and entrepreneurship incubation institutions such as business parks or incubators. The renewal period cannot exceed one year.
在世界高水平大学（点击查询）或者国内147所双一流建设高校（点击查询）获得科学、技术、工程、数学领域硕士及以上学位的外国毕业生，自毕业之日起1年内，有确定聘用单位的，可免除工作经历要求，由用人单位为其办理有效期不超过1年的工作许可（B类），到期后可按规定申请延期；从事创业活动的，可由创业园、孵化器等创新创业孵化机构为其申请办理有效期不超过1年的工作许可（B类），到期后可再次申请延期，延期不超过1年。
The above-mentioned pilot measures shall be effective from the date of issuance and shall expire on December 31, 2025.
上述试点内容自印发之日起实施，至2025年12月31日止。
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