Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Letter on Issues Relevant to the Occupational Qualification Certificates Held by Foreigners Seeking Employment in China

劳动和社会保障部关于外国人在中国就业持职业资格证书有关问题的函

The Letter further elaborates on the Provision for the Administration of the Employment of Foreigners in China, and requires that foreigners engaged in state-specified occupations must hold an Occupational Qualification Certificate of the PRC. Where the relevant occupations have foreign characteristics, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security may approve foreigners holding occupational qualification certification notarized by foreign notary. They may also take occupational qualification certification examinations in the PRC.