Forums > Living in Kunming > Q1 Visa - Legal Regulation on Self Employment?

Hi All,

Thanks for the feedback so far!

@JanJal: Not sure whether my presence would increase the profit of the business, but of course I would be visible to the customers. So I understand this could be a risk.

I know that there are some foreigners doing business (e.g. bars, restaurants, etc.) in Kunming. Do you maybe know what Visa category they are usually on?

Or to simplify the question: What Visa can I apply for if I want to run my own business in Kunming?

M Visa does not really seem suitable... Z Type (based on my understanding) also does not apply as non of the below can be provided:

- Foreigners Work Permit
- Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries (regions)
- An approval document for commercial performances
- Invitation Letter to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations

Forums > Living in Kunming > Q1 Visa - Legal Regulation on Self Employment?

Hi All,

Me and my wife (from Kunming) are planning on moving to Kunming (most likely) next year and are planning on taking over her dad's business. As I will need to go through the Q1 visa process, I understand that I will not be allowed to work for a third party company. However, what I would like to know is, whether it is legally allowed to work on ones own business/family business, or whether I would be condemned to eternal boredom?

I have been browsing through the web + this forum for the last few hours, but unfortunately wasn't able to find anything on this. If I missed it, please just post the link and I take it from there.

Cheers!

Tim