Originally Posted by Droste
Thank you for enlightening. May I know are they going to keep my original copy of no criminal record certificate?
Yes, they kept mine!
The Chinese embassy requires work visa applicants to undergo visa medical. Therefore, I have to bare the medical cost (it is costly) and company is unlikely to foot the bill.
My Airline covered all cost associated with applying for VISA and VISA medical, if required. I was instructed to keep copies of the receipt for reimbursement when reporting for duty.
I have heard that some people have done this (converting to Z visa) without leaving China.
If you're already in China on a Business VISA (F Visa), you should be able to apply and covert to Z Visa without leaving the country. If you're currently abroad, then most likely you'll enter China on Z Visa.