| Type | Applicable Visa | Paid? | Duration | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship | X1/X2 S | Sometimes | Usually months | Students seeking professional experience |
| Work-Study | X1/X2 | Yes (Min. hourly wage) | Max 1 year | Students seeking extra income |
| Full-time | Z (Work Visa) | Yes (Contract salary) | Per contract | Non-student job seekers |
Referrals are crucial in China
Proactive search on platforms
Agency assistance
Use internship placement services from professional agencies like China Admissions to efficiently match suitable positions.
If not in China, proactively ask companies if they accept remote interns. This has become more common post-pandemic.
Contact university for documents.
Submit documents (incl. offer letter) to local Entry-Exit Bureau for Internship Visa.
Cost approx. 400 RMB, takes 5-7 working days.
Adapt to work group chats; expect messages outside work hours.
Balance overtime. Clarify in contract if concerned.
Ask colleagues for advice, find mentors, build learning systems.
Inform company early to help plan visa matters.
Lead in international student orgs
Organize campus events
Research or editorial assistant roles
Join Viva Beijing, TedX, etc.
