International students in China must meet the following requirements BEFORE starting an off-campus internship. Failure to do so will be considered Illegal Employment and will be subject to fines and other disciplinary action from the Chinese government and Exit-Entry Bureau.
The international student should be enrolled in a degree or exchange program at a school that has received qualifications to recruit foreign students in Shanghai.
The international student has obtained a study residence permit from the Shanghai Exit-Entry Bureau.
The student has received an official memo from the Exit-Entry Bureau on their residence permit.
The student may not hold more than one concurrent off-campus internship.
The off-campus internship must be a UNPAID position and must be relevant to the student’s majors. Transportation and meal allowances are permitted.
The internship period should be less than 180 days. If students have an internship for longer than 180 days, they must re-register every 180 days.
Who is eligible to intern in China:
International students
Stay in China for less than 180 days with an X2 short-term student visa, NOT ELIGIBLE
Full-time students in China for more than 180 days, ELIGIBLE
