How to Search DMW Jobs in China

China is a popular destination for Filipino workers as it offers higher wages and better working conditions. There is a large number of Filipino workers in China who are working in different industries and sectors. They are working as nurses, teachers, engineers, accountants, sales personnel, and many more. Filipino workers are in high demand in China because they are considered hardworking and skilled.

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Filipino workers in China are rapidly increasing in numbers, largely due to the growth of foreign-invested enterprises, which have benefited from China’s open-door policy and its advantageous location. Filipino workers come to China armed with a variety of skills, ranging from engineering and manufacturing to teaching English or working as domestic helpers.

he vast majority of Filipino workers are employed in Guangdong Province, where Chinese companies often favor them over other foreign countries because they speak better English than most other migrants. Despite their growing popularity among employers, Filipinos still face various challenges when it comes to finding steady employment and job security in China.

For Filipinos who have plans to work as an overseas worker in China, you can check out the ways you can find available opportunities below.

how to search for dmw jobs in china

Requirements

Visit this post to be taken to the website where you can view the list of requirements that you must fulfill as an OFW.

Qualifications

To be eligible for a China work visa, an applicant must meet the following qualifications: They must be in good physical and mental health and be at least 18 years old. You must not have any criminal history. You should be employed by a certain company.

Important Steps

Finding a job in China might not be as easy as you think it is. Primarily because most websites would give out false advice to those who wish to locate a job in China and because many agencies in the Philippines will not tell the truth about their services and companies that are assigned to you for work, thus resulting in your failure.

Finding a job in China is not as easy as it seems. In this guide, you’ll discover the things that make a Chinese employer like you, how to find a job offer, and how to land your visa successfully.

So, this guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to search and apply for DMW jobs in China.

 I. Job Search

Job searching in China for Filipinos is different than the way you search for job advertisements in your home country. You must understand that most of the job search in China is done through the internet, especially through classified ads websites. So before getting a job you must learn how to do a job search in China through the internet.

Here are some of the websites used in searching for jobs in China for Filipinos.

Laowai Career

https://www.laowaicareer.com/

One-of-a-kind China internships, graduate jobs, and full-time career possibilities are offered by LaowaiCareer. Graduates, new talent, young professionals, and students. Whether you have visited China before or are considering it. LaowaiCareer can help you find the ideal China job if you want to work there.

Here are the steps to follow in starting job hunting using Laowai Careers.

1. Click the link above to view the website. Click ‘Search Jobs’.

2. Click the ‘Country’ and choose ‘China’ from the choices. Click ‘Search’.

3. Job posts will be shown to you which include the job position, salary, and location of the target jobs.

Hired China

https://www.hiredchina.com/

China’s most expert site for recruiting international workers is HiredChina.com. Through the platform, businesses can register for free and post job listings in order to hire foreign workers; foreign job seekers can apply for a variety of openings online at no cost.

The steps below can be followed if you wanted to search for jobs using the Hired China website.

1. Click the link above to redirect you to the website. Click the search bar.

2. You will be brought to this page. Enter the job title in the search bar(with the red arrow).

3. Job offers will be shown to you through a list that includes the job title, salary, and agency.

eChinacities

https://jobs.echinacities.com/

Updated job opportunities are available to ex-pats who desire to work in China through eChinacities Jobs.

1. Click the link above.

2. In the ‘Job Title or Job Category’, enter the job that you are looking for and click ‘Search’. In this case, ‘Front Desk’ is entered as an example.

Enter the job in the search bar with the red arrow.

3. Job posts related to your search will appear.

DMW Website

https://www.dmw.gov.ph/approved-job-orders

The website offers several tools that Filipinos can utilize to learn more about the rights of migrant workers, the services offered, and advice on how to get jobs abroad. The Department of Migrant Workers’ news and updates are also included in a section of the website.

1. Click the link above.

2. Enter ‘China” in the search bar.

3. Job offers will be shown in a list.

Note: You must register for an account on these websites before or after looking for a job in China to view the job advertisements and communicate with the hiring organization. Make sure your CV, cover letter, high school diploma, and birth certificate are prepared before you apply. These must be provided as soon as feasible to the employer. Up until you get a job, keep applying for jobs. After providing the organization or employer with any additional documentation they request, you must obtain a work permit.

II. Getting a Work Permit

When a company decides to grow in China, it will need to look at all the different types of visas and figure out which ones will work best for you. For instance, do you need a visa to live there permanently, a work permit, or both? How do you apply for a residence permit? What information and papers do they need? All of these questions and a few others are important to make sure you are following the rules and can work quickly.

Types of Chinese Work Visas

Some types of visas in China are named by letters and numbers that are shortened. For instance:

  • Z visa: A visa for people who want to work in China for more than six months.
  • X1/2: The X means “student,” or “xuéshng,” and the numbers show how long someone will stay. This visa is for students, and the X1 is for those who will stay longer than 180 days. The X2 is for those who will stay less than 180 days.
  • J1/2: The J comes from the word “journalist,” or “jzh.” This visa is for foreign journalists who are staying for a certain amount of time.
  • M: A business visa for 30-to-60-day stays.
  • F: A visa for visitors, exchange students, and study tours that last between 30 and 90 days.
  • S1/2: This visa is for people who want to visit family members who don’t live in the country.
  • Q1/2: People who want to visit family members who are from or live in China can get this visa.

Other letters to look out for are “C,” which stands for “crew,” “L,” which stands for “foreigner” or “tourist,” and “G,” which stands for “transit.”

How to Get a China Work Visa

Depending on the type of visa, the requirements to get a work permit can be different. But most applications for a Chinese visa need a passport, a photo, a health certificate, and an official work permit from the Chinese government.

China no longer needs a special letter of invitation for work visas as of June 6, 2022.

All foreigners with a visa must follow the Chinese Exit-Entry Administration Law and sign up with the Public Security Bureau (PSB). They have 24 hours from the time they get to the country to do this.

Here’s how to follow the rules:

  • Go to the police station closest to you.
  • Bring your passport.
  • Show a deed or lease to a home or the host’s household registration.
  • Fill out a form to register as a temporary resident.

You will get an approved Registration Form of Temporary Residence after you sign up. This form can help if you want to get a permanent residence permit in China.

Getting an application

To get a work visa in China, you have to go to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center or the Chinese embassy that is closest to you. You will have to show basic papers. China also gives applicants for work permits a score based on how valuable they are to the country. This is done by looking at things like salary, qualifications, work experience, age, Mandarin skills, and more. Applicants may get extra benefits based on how well they do on the test. We suggest getting a visa about a month before you plan to go to China.

Many people will apply for Z visas and need to get a Chinese Residence Permit within 30 days of arriving in China. If you want this permit, you must:

  • Going to the Exit-Entry Administration Service Center that is closest to you
  • Having a valid passport
  • Filling out a form to sign up
  • Filling out a form for a foreigner’s visa and resident permit
  • Providing a photo for a passport
  • Having a government-issued health certificate
  • Providing any necessary proof documents

Other things to think about

When you send in their application for a working visa, you can say how many entries they want: one, two, or more. This number will tell you how often you can go to China and for how long. For example, coming back from a trip to Macao or Hong Kong is counted as a new entry, so you need a visa that lets you enter and leave the country more than once. If your workers don’t plan to travel outside of China while they are there, a single-entry visa will work and cost less.

III. Preparation for Going to China

Global business, manufacturing, and travel center in China. 600,000 non-natives live there and benefit from these and other thriving fields. China is fun and busy, but hard. Foreigners must adjust to a new home, routine, and many cultural differences. If you’re an ex-pat moving to China, you should research to make the move easier and prepare for your new life. Hopefully, living in China will be worth it.

Language

70% of Chinese speak Mandarin. 30% speak minority languages like Cantonese, Shanghainese, Fuzhou, or others. Even though English is becoming more common, especially in big cities, foreigners who want to maximize their time in China should learn Chinese.

English speakers struggle to learn Mandarin or other Chinese languages. Studying grammar and pronunciation is necessary to speak the language well. Each lesson will improve your language and confidence. Formal language lessons and a tutor to practice speaking are good investments. Students may enjoy language exchanges.

Connecting to popular Chinese sites for language learning or other purposes is difficult. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Netflix, Tinder, Google, and more require a VPN. VPNs can usually bypass China’s internet firewalls. Ex-pat networks have many VPN recommendations.

China Employment

Many foreigners teach English in China. Expats can find accounting, finance, IT, and marketing jobs. However, these jobs usually require Chinese proficiency. Before moving, have a job plan.

You must sign contracts in English and Chinese for any job. Workplace issues will be resolved using the Chinese language. Before signing, have a bilingual lawyer or experienced interpreter review them.

China’s living costs

Life quality differs. Thus, China’s cost of living depends on location and spending. China is cheaper than most Western countries. Foreigners earn more than locals. They also have a low tax rate, which helps them live well in China at a low cost.

Local farmer and street vendor food in China is cheap. However, imported coffee, French cheeses, and peanut butter are expensive. When returning to China, ex-pats pack their favorite cereal, cookies, and condiments. These expensive treats are lying around.

Spend money here. Shanghai and Beijing are expensive. Expat bars are expensive for drinks. Luxuries can quickly drain your savings.

Finding a Home

Like living costs, rent in China fluctuates. A nice apartment in an ex-pat area of Beijing or Shanghai can cost $1000 or $2000. Rent can be as low as $500 in less popular cities and neighborhoods. Rental rates depend on location, size, and modernity.

New tenants must pay a deposit, monthly utilities, and a realtor commission. Using a real estate agent in China is worth it. They can help foreigners navigate the city and translate contracts, which are always in Chinese.

China’s healthcare

Get a checkup before moving abroad. If you’re moving to China, it’s essential. DPT, polio, MMR, and hepatitis A vaccines are required. Some visas require medical exams. Dengue fever and malaria, which are still common, can be prevented by your doctor.

Public health care in China varies. Social security and public health care vary by region. Shanghai denies foreigners and ex-pats public health care. Global international insurance can help you prepare.

What ex-pats in China should know

  • Chinese contracts always have English and Chinese versions. Check contracts before signing because the Chinese version will prevail in a dispute.
  • Urban healthcare is readily available. Rural clinics may refuse foreigners. Call the local hospitals and find a good clinic before an emergency.
  • You’ll need Chinese insurance to use many public hospitals in China.
  • China rarely accepts checks or other paper money.
  • Foreigners in China are advised to photograph their furniture and belongings in case they are stolen.

Work in China: Important Points to Bear in Mind

  • Different cities in China have different working policies for foreign employees.
  • Through an employment contract, foreign employees may request a lock-in period of up to 5 years.
  • According to Chinese labor laws, foreign employees are also eligible for tax benefits, employee benefits, and other compensation benefits.
  • Only foreign workers who have a work visa are permitted to work in a given neighborhood or city.

IV. Arrival in China

China arrival

Baggage

Most airlines limit hand luggage to 20×40×55 centimeters (8×16×22 inches) and five kilograms (11 pounds). Items over these limits are checked luggage. First-class passengers can bring two bags. One piece for business or economy class passengers.

Entry Documents

China requires a passport and visa. Before arrival, the airline/ship gives passengers an entry card and a customs declaration form to fill out. Entering through open ports requires these and other credentials and documents.

Crime

  • Even during the day, pickpocketing, purse snatching, and phone theft happen. Criminals target tourists and foreigners in major cities.
  • Be careful in crowds.
  • Avoid carrying large amounts of money and keep your passport and other travel documents safe.
  • Buses and overnight trains have petty crime and sexual harassment.
  • Keep your and other passengers’ packages in the train compartment.
  • Don’t leave personal items in the compartment unattended.
  • Secure the doors.
  • Foreigners are rarely victims of serious crimes.
  • Remote China has armed bandit risk.
  • Border police may be scarce.

Fraud

  • ATM/credit card fraud occurs. Use debit and credit cards carefully.
  • Watch how others handle your cards.
  • Avoid card readers with unusual features and use ATMs in well-lit public areas or banks.
  • Check your account statements for unauthorized transactions while entering your PIN.

Fake money

  • China is plagued by counterfeit currency. Local stores, restaurants, and taxis distribute counterfeit bills. Avoid street moneychangers and use small bills or exact change when paying cash.

Scams

  • Scammers target foreigners in tourist areas like Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and Shanghai’s Bund, East Nanjing Road, and People’s Square.
  • Scammers may offer a massage, tea, or alcohol at a nearby establishment. They’ll then demand thousands of dollars, sometimes threatening to hurt you. Foreigners were harmed.
  • Avoid requests from strangers to “practice English” or go to an art gallery, teahouse, or unknown location.
  • Get to a safe place and write down the name and address of the facility where you were held—police need this information to identify the perpetrators and file a report.
  • Report to police.
  • Call your credit card company to report the scam; they may request a police report to cancel the transaction.

Phone fraud

  • Police impersonators have called foreigners. The caller requests a fund transfer to resolve local police investigations into identity theft or money laundering.
  • Send no money.
  • Digital and mobile phone scams are common because most Chinese use their phones to pay. Scan, transfer, and pay with your smartphone with caution.

Alcoholic beverages

Never leave food or drinks with strangers. Avoid accepting food, drinks, gum, or cigarettes from strangers. Drugs in these items may make you vulnerable to sexual assault and robbery.

Cybersecurity and internet censorship

  • China blocks access to social media, search engines, and websites.
  • No internet privacy. Authorities may review your electronic device content and monitor your communications.
  • Travel cybersecurity.
  • Journalistic research

China restricts foreign journalists and media workers. China may use:

  • Movement controls physical and electronic surveillance, public smear campaigns delaying, or refusing press card and visa renewals intimidation and harassment.
  • National security arrests of foreign journalists occur.
  • If researching or reporting in Tibet or Xinjiang on government-sensitive topics, be extra cautious

Demonstrations

Demonstrations without Chinese government approval are illegal. Unannounced demonstrations can occur. They can quickly spread to tourist areas.

You may be prosecuted for participating in or witnessing a demonstration.

Demonstrations have intimidated and detained foreign reporters.

Large gathering security can change quickly. Be cautious.

In Xinjiang and Tibet, be extra cautious.

  • Don’t film or photograph protests.
  • Check local media for demonstration updates.
  • Obey local authorities.

Crowds (large-scale events)

  • Road safety
  • Road safety and conditions vary nationwide. Traffic laws are rarely enforced, and drivers often break them.
  • Drivers don’t always yield to pedestrians and cyclists, so cross streets carefully.

Transit

High-speed trains run in China. Tickets and train travel require a passport.

Taxis

  • Taxis are easier to get at hotels or taxi stands in major cities. Cities offer self-drive, chauffeured, and ride-sharing services.
  • Most taxi drivers don’t speak English or French and avoid picking up foreigners to avoid dealing with non-Chinese speakers. Before leaving, have someone write your destination in Chinese characters.
  • Airport taxi, motorcycle, and pedicab drivers often overcharge. They may also offer fake money.

Use Reputable Taxis

Avoid unlicensed “black taxis” that do not agree to multiple passengers negotiating fares before entering the taxi, and/or request that the taxi driver use the meter, provide a receipt or “fapiao,” and remove your luggage from the trunk before paying the fare.

China has ferry accidents.

  • Use marine transportation cautiously.
  •  Use lifejackets and seatbelts.
  • Avoid overloaded or unseaworthy ferries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Check these commonly asked questions to help you out.

1. What is work-life like in China?

The standard work week in China is five days, from Monday to Friday. Employees in China are not allowed to work more than 40 hours per week (eight hours per day). In practice, working overtime is fairly typical, and many local businesses rarely pay for it.

2. Can I get a job in China without knowing Chinese?

So, yes, you can have a great time working in China even if you don’t speak Mandarin. It would be harder for a foreigner to find a job if they spoke Chinese well but didn’t speak English well. But it’s a completely different story for ex-pats who can speak Chinese.

3. What is a good monthly income in China?

The range of China’s average monthly wages is 7,410 Yuan ($1,145) to 1,31,000 Yuan ($20,245), with 7,410 Yuan serving as the lowest salary and 1,31,100 Yuan serving as the highest.

4. Does China choose your job for you?

The job is frequently chosen for you in China, though, and not because someone is trying to help you out. Instead, it’s because there are so many jobs in China that you can always find one that suits your qualifications. In China, getting a job is simple.

5. Can I teach English in China without a degree?

Even though you cannot legally teach in China without a degree, there are many ways to get around this restriction. For example, you could enter the country on a student visa and work as a tutor on the side, or you could enter on a business visa.

Summary

Having a job in China is a great opportunity. There are now several websites today for outsourcing, and that makes it much easier for you to search for jobs depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience level. It is important to start the process as early as possible because it can take more time to find a job. Study first the Chinese economy and its job market and be resourceful when looking for work. Hope this helps. Good luck!

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