Feb 2026 – The latest updates to Shanghai's foreign work permit policies have introduced significant changes, particularly regarding salary thresholds and renewal procedures. These adjustments will directly impact many current permit holders.

2026年2月 – 上海外国人来华工作许可政策迎来重要更新，尤其在薪资门槛和延期流程方面出现了显著变化。这些调整将直接影响到众多现有的工作许可证持有者。

We have analyzed the official updates to provide you with a clear breakdown and practical advice.

我们分析了官方更新，为您梳理出清晰的要点和实用建议。

Update 1: Stricter Salary Thresholds for Category A and B2

更新一：A类与B2类薪资门槛严格执行新标准

The salary requirements for Work Permit applications under Category A (High-Salary) and Category B2 (Senior Skilled Workers) are now strictly enforced at 6 times and 4 times Shanghai's average social wage, respectively. This represents a substantial increase.

A类（高薪类） 与 B2类（高级技工类） 工作许可申请的薪资要求，现已严格按照上海市社会平均工资的6倍和4倍执行。相比以往标准，这是一个大幅提升。

Here is the direct comparison:

具体对比如下：

Category A (High-Salary) / A类（高薪类）

New Threshold (Now) / 新标准（现在）: 74,604 RMB/month (每月)

Previous Threshold (Before) / 旧标准（以前）: 50,000 RMB/month (每月)

Category B2 (Senior Skilled Workers) / B2类（高级技工类）

New Threshold (Now) / 新标准（现在）: 49,736 RMB/month (每月)

Previous Threshold (Before) / 旧标准（以前）: 33,000 RMB/month (每月)

What this means for you:

这对您意味着什么：

If you currently hold a permit under these two categories and your salary falls below the new thresholds, your next renewal application will require reassessment under a different category. This may mean you need to provide additional documentation, such as:

如果您目前持有上述两类工作许可，但薪资低于新的门槛，那么在下一次办理延期时，您的申请将需要重新按照其他类别进行评估。这可能意味着您需要提供额外的材料，例如：

Bachelor's degree with legalization / 经认证的学士学位证书

Police clearance certificate with legalization / 经认证的无犯罪记录证明

SFBC's Professional Advice:

SFBC的专业建议：

If you are affected, we strongly recommend contacting us for a reassessment at least 4 months before your current work permit expires. This allows ample time to prepare any necessary documents and ensure a smooth renewal process.

如果您的情况受到影响，我们强烈建议您在工作许可证到期前 至少4个月 联系我们进行重新评估。这样能为准备可能需要的材料留出充足时间，确保延期流程顺利进行。

Update 2: Renewal Application Requires First-Aduit Approval Before Expiry

更新二：延期申请必须在到期前通过预审

A crucial procedural change has been implemented for work permit renewals. You must now submit your application and receive first-aduit approval BEFORE your current permit's expiration date.

工作许可延期的流程也出现了一项关键变化。现在，您必须在现有许可证的到期日之前提交申请并通过预审。

If you fail to obtain this first-aduit approval by the expiry date, the system will automatically terminate the application. The process is no longer flexible.

如果未能在到期日前获得预审通过，系统将自动终止该申请。流程不再像以前那样灵活。

New Procedure (Now) / 新流程（现在）: Must submit AND get first-aduit approval before the work permit expires. / 必须在工作许可到期前提交并通过预审。

Previous Procedure (Before) / 旧流程（以前）: Submitting before the work permit expires was sufficient. / 只需在工作许可到期前提交即可。

SFBC's Professional Advice:

SFBC的专业建议：

To avoid any risk of your permit expiring and your legal status being affected, please plan ahead. We recommend starting the renewal process at least 1 month in advance. To be safe and allow for any unforeseen queries, applying 2 to 3 months before expiry is the best practice.

为避免工作许可过期、影响您的合法居留身份，请务必提前规划。我们建议您至少提前1个月开始办理延期手续。为了更稳妥，并为可能出现的问询留出时间，提前2-3个月申请是最佳做法。

SFBC: Your Trusted Partner for China Visa & Work Permit Solutions

涉丰商务咨询（SFBC）：您可信赖的在华签证与工作许可解决方案伙伴

Navigating policy changes like these requires expert knowledge and timely action. At SFBC (涉丰商务咨询) , we hold a valid Human Resources Service License, authorizing us to legally provide professional work permit agency services. Our team stays constantly updated on the latest regulations to offer you accurate advice and efficient handling.

应对此类政策变化，需要专业的知识和及时的行动。涉丰商务咨询（SFBC） 持有合法的人力资源服务许可证，授权我们合法提供专业的工作许可代理服务。我们的团队持续跟进最新法规，为您提供准确的建议和高效的处理。

If you have any questions about how these updates affect your situation, or need assistance with your work permit application or renewal, please do not hesitate to contact us.

如果您对这些更新如何影响您个人情况有任何疑问，或需要工作许可申请、延期方面的协助，请随时联系我们。

We will continue to monitor policy developments and keep you informed. Follow SFBC for the latest updates!

我们将持续关注政策动态并及时告知。关注SFBC，获取最新资讯！