It’s job-hopping peak season, and many foreign employees only focus on new offers, ignoring the critical work permit rules.

金三银四跳槽季，不少外籍员工只顾找新工作，忽略了工签核心合规要求，踩坑后果严重。

New policy clearly states: Work permit must be canceled by former employer within 15 days after resignation.

新政明确规定：离职后15天内，原雇主必须完成工作许可注销，逾期未办违规风险极高。

Failure to transfer to a new work permit on time will lead to invalid status and even credit blacklisting.

未及时衔接新工签，不仅身份直接失效，还会留下失信记录，影响后续在华所有签证办理。

15-Day Mandatory Cancellation Rule & Severe Consequences

15天强制注销时限，违规后果一览

The 15-day countdown starts from the resignation date, no extension allowed.

15天倒计时自离职当日起算，无宽限期，超期即违规。

1. Work permit and residence permit become invalid immediately.

1. 工签及居留许可直接作废，丧失在华合法工作居留身份；

2. Leave a violation record in the exit-entry system, affect future visa applications.

2. 出入境系统留存违规记录，后续签证、续签、永居申请全受限；

3. Serious cases may be included in credit blacklist and restricted from entry.

3. 情节严重者列入失信名单，甚至面临入境限制，切勿心存侥幸。

Safe Job-Hopping Process (Zero Status Gap)

合规跳槽全流程，把控时间零空档

Step 1: Prepare before resignation — Confirm new employer qualification, sign labor contract.

离职前准备：确认新雇主具备外籍用工资质，签订正式劳动合同；

Step 2: Former employer cancels work permit within 15 days.

原单位注销：离职后督促原雇主15天内完成工作许可注销，获取注销回执；

Step 3: New employer applies for new work permit.

新单位申办：新雇主尽快提交新工作许可申请，衔接注销流程；

Step 4: Update residence permit at exit-entry bureau.

居留变更：拿到新工作许可后，及时办理居留许可变更，完成全流程。

4 Key Avoidance Points (High-Frequency Violations)

四大避坑要点，高频违规别触碰

New position must match the work permit scope, no cross-position work.

1. 新岗位需与工签范围匹配，严禁跨岗位违规就业；

Salary level must meet the official standard for foreign employees.

2. 薪资水平达标，符合外籍员工官方薪资要求；

Social insurance and individual tax shall be transferred and paid continuously.

3. 社保、个税衔接不间断，依法正常缴纳；

Update accommodation registration if address changes.

4. 居住地址变更，及时更新住宿登记备案。

Legal Remedy for Status Gap

逾期空档补救方案，降低违规风险

If exceeding 15 days, contact former employer to cancel permit immediately.

超15天未注销：第一时间联系原雇主补办注销手续，说明情况；

Prepare explanation letter and relevant materials for exit-entry bureau.

准备书面情况说明及相关材料，主动向出入境部门报备；

Complete new permit application as soon as possible to shorten the gap period.