Chinese Visa Quick Guide
Demo, Interview, WPN
Demo
A 5-10 minute video introducing yourself and showing a demo of you teaching (basically, a video of you looking down a camera pretending you are teaching a simple language point to a class.
Interview
Impressed schools will arrange a time to chat over some points related to work and attitude to insure you are a good fit for each other, and for you to also check things that are important to you.
WPN
After accepting a placement, you will hand over your documents from Step 1 so your new employer can apply for a Work Permit Notice (WPN) and issue an Invitation Letter. When you receive these you can then make a visa application.
Application
Apply for a visa via the Chinese Visa Centre's online portal.
This can be done while waiting to receive your documents back.
Once your documents have been returned, and you have received your WPN and invitation Letter, you then need to make an appointment to attend the Chinese Visa Centre.
Print out all forms and take them together with your documents to your appointment.
Remember, there is a processing fee to pay when your attend your appointment.
In China
After arriving in China your employer will help you register with the local police station before converting your visa to a residence permit.
But all you need to concentrate on is teaching, and let your school take care of the rest.