For foreign individuals coming to Yiwu for business, work, or long-term residence, we provide full-service agency for the application, extension, and changes of business visas (M visa), work visas (Z visa), and residence permits. This includes pre-review of materials and full-process tracking, with support in Chinese, English, and العربية.
Which visa services do we provide
- Application and extension of business visas (M visa): Suitable for those coming to Yiwu for procurement, factory inspections, attending exhibitions, and business negotiations
- Application of work visas (Z visa): Suitable for foreign employees hired by Yiwu-based companies
- Preparation and assistance with materials related to foreign work permits
- Application, extension, change, and replacement of work-related residence permits
- Assistance with invitation letters (such as TE invitation letters) and related materials
- Translation, organization, and pre-review of visa materials to reduce the need for multiple submissions
Who is suitable for our visa agency services
- Foreign traders coming to Yiwu International Trade City or Huangyuan Market for procurement or setting up a presence
- Foreign investors establishing companies or offices in Yiwu (can be combined with foreign-invested company registration)
- Foreign employees and their accompanying family members hired by Yiwu-based companies
- Foreigners in Yiwu who need to apply for residence permit extensions or changes
Processing Steps
- Free consultation, initial assessment of eligibility and type
- Confirmation of the required documents list, we conduct a preliminary review (scanned copies can be submitted first)
- Accompanying or submitting the application on your behalf, tracking the progress
- Supplementing materials as required by the authorities until the issuance of the document
- Delivery of the document and reminder of the next extension period
Common Required Documents (subject to the actual type)
- Original and copy of passport (validity generally needs to be more than 6 months)
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Business license and invitation letter from the inviting company
- Work visa: Proof of education/work experience, no criminal record, etc. (as required by the service window)
- Accommodation registration form for overseas personnel, health examination certificate (if applicable)
Why Choose Jinfan
- Local Yiwu team, familiar with the acceptance criteria and common reasons for additional document requests
- Preliminary review of documents to reduce unnecessary trips
- Seamless communication in Chinese / English / Arabic
- One-stop arrangement for visa, company registration, and bookkeeping services
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it typically take to process a visa?
The processing time varies depending on the type of visa and the handling pace of the entry-exit window. After all the required documents are complete, we will provide an estimated time and continuously update you on the progress. The final issuance time is subject to the processing authority.
I am currently abroad. Can I entrust you to prepare in advance?
Yes. You can send us your passport pages, photos, and basic information for preliminary review and type assessment. We will inform you in advance which steps require your personal presence.
Do you offer services in English or Arabic?
Yes. We can communicate directly in Chinese, English, and العربية. There are no language barriers for foreign merchants.
Can foreigners set up their own company in Yiwu?
Yes. We also provide services for registering foreign-invested companies. We can plan the visa, work permit, and company registration together to avoid inconsistencies in the documentation.
