This year marks the first anniversary of the establishment of the service window for foreigners' work permits in the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone Qingdao Area, or Qingdao FTZ.

Official statistics showed that since its establishment in Qingdao FTZ on Oct 27, 2021, the window has carried out services for nearly 500 enterprises and more than 1,000 foreign talents. It has issued around 340 work permits, and handled nearly 2,700 telephone calls and about 100 on-site consultations.

A foreigner obtains his work permit at the service window. [Photo/WeChat ID: qingdaozimao]

A staff member provides work permit-related services at the window. [Photo/WeChat ID: qingdaozimao]

Materials like the Guide to the Work Permit for Foreigners are available at the service window. [Photo/WeChat ID: qingdaozimao]