How can I work abroad?

It depends on the country. The situation in each country is different.

Instructions for overseas labor services:

1. How to choose an overseas dispatch company?

First of all, you need to know whether the company recruiting personnel has the qualification to operate foreign labor services approved by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (referred to as the "Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation"). All companies approved by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation are collectively referred to as operating companies. To avoid being deceived, you can find out through the following channels:

(1) Contact the Foreign Economic Affairs Office of the Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department (Bureau) of the local government (the phone number can be obtained from the local 114 );

(2) Learn from the complaint agency for dispatched laborers of China International Contractors Association (Tel: 010-84242447, 84242557);

In addition, some units, departments or enterprises They are entrusted by the operating company to recruit overseas laborers. You should understand clearly the situation of the operating company that entrusted them.

2. What should you know before signing up?

Before registering, you should focus on understanding the following information:

(1) The country and region you are going to, the name of the operating company and the foreign employer;

(2) ), what work to do, working period, whether there is a probation period, number of working days per month or per week, working hours per day;

(3) Remuneration: including monthly basic salary, overtime and holiday overtime pay , methods of payment of wages and overtime pay. Normally, your foreign employer will pay your salary directly to you, or transfer it to you through the operating company, or deposit it into your bank account.

At the same time, you can ask the operating company to produce a copy of the "Foreign Economic Cooperation Qualification Certificate" and the contract signed with the employer. If an agency entrusted by the operating company recruits people, you can ask it to provide a letter of authorization from the operating company and a copy of the "Foreign Economic Cooperation Qualification Certificate" issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, as well as a copy of the contract signed between the operating company and the employer.

3. What fees do I need to pay before going abroad?

Before going abroad, the expenses that you need to bear and will not be refunded are:

(1) Physical examination fee: The physical examination can be carried out by yourself at a hospital at or above the county level, or it can be unified Organized by the operating company. The fees are paid according to the actual charges of the hospital, and a receipt is left;

(2) Training fee: Generally between 150 and 600 yuan depending on the length of training (including teaching material fees and "Expatriate Labor Training" Certificate fee), the training fee shall be paid directly to the training center by you, or it may be paid to the operating company. The training is organized by the operating company in a dispatched labor training center approved by the state and qualified for training. The training period is at least 48 hours.

(3) Passport and visa fees: pay according to regulations;

(4) Airport construction fees: pay according to national regulations;

(5) . Vaccination: pay according to the actual charge collected by the epidemic prevention department;

(6) The notary fee for the contract signed between you and the dispatch company shall be paid according to the receipt amount.

4. Why should you participate in training?

The training will help you further understand the situation in the relevant country, understand your basic rights and obligations when working abroad, help you adapt to working abroad faster and improve your work skills. This is your right. Without the "Training Certificate for Foreign Service Personnel", you cannot be sent to work abroad.

5. What issues should you pay attention to when signing contracts with operating companies and employers? The contract signed with the operating company is called the "Foreign Labor Service Contract", and the contract signed with the foreign employer is called the "Employment Contract." The contents of these two contracts must be consistent with the "Foreign Labor Service Cooperation Contract" signed by the operating company and the foreign employer. The content is basically the same. Pay special attention not to sign an "Expatriate Labor Service Contract" with an agency that does not provide a copy of the operating company's power of attorney and a copy of the contract signed between the operating company and the foreign employer.

When signing a contract, pay special attention to the following contents: work location, occupational type of work, labor conditions, working hours, rest and vacation, labor remuneration, transportation, living conditions, and liability for breach of the labor contract. Responsibilities, contract modification and termination of labor contract conditions, labor protection conditions for female workers and special types of work, disputes and controversy handling, work injury and death accident handling, etc.

After you go abroad, in addition to paying your salary (the salary shall not be lower than the minimum standards stipulated by my country's overseas labor coordination agency, the China Overseas Contractors Association) and overtime pay, the foreign employer will generally also bear the following: Expenses: meals, accommodation, gas and water bills, transportation to and from work, income tax, medical insurance (in some countries such as Japan, dental disease is not covered by medical insurance) and personal injury insurance, air tickets to and from abroad, labor protection supplies, and The deposit paid by the employer to the local government, etc. What needs to be reminded is that every contract signed must be kept. In the event of a dispute, it will be an important legal basis for safeguarding one's legitimate rights and interests.

6. Why pay performance bond and service fee?

When signing an "Expatriate Labor Service Contract" or other forms of agreement with an operating company, there are also some clauses that require the payment of performance bonds and service fees according to national regulations.

The performance bond must be a deposit for working abroad in accordance with the provisions of the "Expatriate Service Contract" and "Employment Contract". The performance bond will be paid directly by you to the operating company that sends you abroad, and the operating company will give you a receipt. After you return to your country after completing the labor contract, the operating company will return the principal and interest of the performance bond (based on the interest on your current deposit during your overseas labor service) to you based on the receipt you submitted. If you fail to fulfill your obligations under the contract, you have no right to request a refund of the deposit. Service fees are the expenses incurred by the operating company and your unit in providing organization and management services for your overseas labor service.

7. What is the payment standard for performance bond and service fee?

According to national regulations, the performance bond cannot exceed 20% of all contract wages (excluding overtime pay, the same below) you received during the period of working abroad.

If you maintain a labor contract with your domestic employer, the service fee cannot exceed 25% of all contract wages you received during your work abroad;

If you have no employer or are in If you break away from the labor contract relationship with your original employer during the assignment period, the service fee cannot exceed 12.5% ??of all contract wages you received during the period of working abroad. The specific payment amount must be carefully calculated according to the contract.

Please note that when paying various fees, you must ask for receipts and keep them as a basis for requesting refunds in the future.

8. Do I still have to pay an intermediary introduction fee?

If intermediary fees are incurred, they should be paid by the operating company.

9. What are the procedures for going abroad? How to do it?

Going abroad procedures include domestic procedures and foreign procedures.

Domestic procedures mainly include passports, visas, exit certificates, training certificates, etc. When going to some countries and regions, vaccinations are required to avoid infectious diseases. Some countries require personal data notarization before approval of entry. These procedures are generally handled by the operating company.

The materials you need to provide to handle these procedures mainly include: household registration book, ID card, academic certificates, photos, etc.

Foreign procedures, including entry permits, work permits, etc., are the responsibility of foreign employers.

After completing the above procedures, you can go abroad to work. If the operating company or the foreign employer cannot send you out due to reasons, the operating company will return your performance bond and service fee. If it is due to your personal reasons or force majeure, the overseas handling fee will not be refunded.

10. What issues should you pay attention to when working abroad?

While working abroad, you must strictly implement the contract, abide by local laws and regulations, and respect the living habits of the local people. Do not work for another employer while working for your employer, do not go to gambling establishments or pornographic establishments, and do not leave your job without permission. Leaving your original job to work elsewhere is called "illegal work" or "free labor" abroad, and it is illegal.

You must return to your country after the performance period expires.

If your employer goes bankrupt or goes bankrupt while you are working abroad, the contract will be terminated and you must return to your home country. After returning to your country, you can request a return of the performance bond and a proportional refund of the management fee, and your other losses will be recovered according to the contract.

11. What should you do if you encounter difficulties while working outside?

When you work abroad, you will inevitably encounter some problems. For example, the employer fails to provide living facilities in accordance with the contract, delays wages and overtime pay, or is even bullied and beaten; casualties, natural disasters, wars and other emergencies may also occur. When the above situation occurs, you can protect your rights and interests through the following methods.

(1) If you have any conflicts with your employer, you can negotiate with the employer based on the "Employment Contract" signed with the employer, or you can report it to the relevant local departments; or you can report it to the operating company and the local department of the operating company. Representatives reported that they negotiated with the employer based on the "Foreign Labor Cooperation Contract" signed with the employer, or participated in the negotiation to resolve the issue.

(2) If problems or disputes arise between you and the operating company, they must be resolved through negotiation based on the "Expatriate Labor Service Contract" signed by both parties, or through legal procedures in accordance with domestic laws, regulations and policies. .

(3) For major problems that cannot be solved by yourself or the company you operate, you can report the problem to our embassy (consulate) or representative office in the country where you are stationed, and seek help or consultation.

(4) In the event of natural disasters, wars and other emergencies, the operating company and the embassy will take the initiative to provide you with assistance and do their best to ensure your life safety.