Foreign Expert Certificate (FEC) or Foreign Experts License (FEL) is a document issued by the Chinese government to foreign experts who work in China. It is sometimes also referred to as the Foreign Expert ID or Work Permit.
To apply for the FEC, the foreign expert must meet certain requirements, such as having a Bachelors degree or higher, relevant work experience, and a good grasp of the Chinese language. They must also obtain a job offer from a Chinese employer and apply for a Z visa to enter China.Once in China, the foreign expert must begin the application process for the FEC, which involves submitting various documents and undergoing a medical examination. The application process can take several weeks to several months.Once the FEC is issued, it serves as the foreign experts legal authorization to work in China. It also allows the expert to apply for a residence permit, which allows them to stay in the country for an extended period of time.