Trailing Partner (Unmarried)

Holpops1

Member

Member since 20 September 2017

Shen

Holpops1

30 January 2018 17:50:12

Holpops1

30 January 2018 17:50:12

Shen

If i were to follow my partner to Shanghai and we were not married, would he be able to sponsor me so that i could have residency for a year or do i need a z visa and a legal work permit in my own right?

Thanks

SharolG

Member

Member since 12 January 2018

SharolG

30 January 2018 22:48:28

SharolG

30 January 2018 22:48:28

That's going to be extremely difficult. It would be better if your partner has a company or organization that will sponsor you or "hire" you. I've known people who got married specifically for this reason.

VANNROX

China expert

Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROX

01 February 2018 12:19:30

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VANNROX

01 February 2018 12:19:30

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No.

I am sorry for being so blunt, but China is a traditional conservative nation. You will not be considered anything unless you are married.

Your best bet is to apply for visitor visas and renew as often as you are permitted to.