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Reviewed by Scott, Scott Info Consulting · October 2026

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Estimate your
work permit points.

China sorts foreign workers into three categories using a points table. Answer the questions below to see your estimated score and which category it points to.

New to the categories? Read what A, B and C mean

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A85+ points

Top foreign talent. The most flexible route, with fewer limits on age and documents.

B60–84 points

Foreign professionals. The usual route for degree holders with relevant experience.

CUnder 60

Temporary or quota-based work. Some cities also allow company legal representatives to apply here.

Fast track: do any of these apply to you?

Meeting any one of these qualifies you directly for Category A, regardless of points.

Part 1

Your job in China

Annual salary0/ 20

Your gross annual salary from your employer in China.

RMBa year

Months worked per year0/ 15

How many months a year you will actually work in China.

months a year

Years of work experience0/ 20

Count full years only. Two years gives 5 points, then each further year adds 1, up to 20.

years

Part 2

Your background

Education or vocational qualification0/ 20

Choose the highest that applies.

Age0/ 15

Your age when you apply.

years old

Chinese language0/ 5

Select all that apply. Only the highest counts.

HSK level passed
University, employer and other0/ 5

Any one of these gives 5 points. More than one does not add more.

Part 3

Extra points

Work location0/ 10

Working in any of these areas gives 10 points.

Local incentive points0/ 10

Some provinces add up to 10 points for skills in short supply. Leave blank if you are not sure.

points (0–10)

Before you rely on this score

  • This is a self-assessment based on the interim national points table. It is not an official decision, and the authorities assess each application on its documents.
  • The category lines used here are 85 points for Category A and 60 for Category B. Local practice can differ, so confirm the rules for your city.
  • Ranges include the lower figure and exclude the upper one. For example, a salary of exactly RMB 350,000 scores 17, and exactly 6 months a year scores 10.
  • A high score does not replace the other requirements, such as a genuine role, an eligible employer and a clean record. A doctorate alone is not an automatic qualification.
  • Nothing you enter is sent or stored. The calculation runs in your browser.
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