The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration issued an advisory for Filipinos who wants to work in China but do not have proper working documents. The government agency informed that China is cracking down on illegal foreign workers, including undocumented Filipinos working as teachers and house maids.

There is a demand for teachers in China but not all schools are allowed to hire foreigners. It prohibits foreign nationals from doing manual labor such as those of nannies and domestic helpers. A foreigner has to hold a working “Z” visa in order to work in China. Learn the do’s and don’ts of working in China.