Taking the professional qualification examination in the Hainan Free Trade Port

Taking the professional qualification examination in the Hainan Free Trade Port.

Q: Can overseas personnel take the professional examination in Hainan?

A: Yes. Overseas personnel who abide by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, professional ethics and the regulations of the professional qualification examinations of China and Hainan Province (except for nationality concerns) can take the exam.

Those wishing to take the exam most only register for items falling within the scope of the directory of the professional qualification exam.

Q: How do overseas personnel sign up for the professional qualification examinations?

A: (1) To take the professional qualification examinations, overseas personnel must:

1. Fill in the application (approval) form

2. Submit copies of their valid identification documents

(Applicants from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan should submit valid residence permits or travel permits to enter or leave the Chinese Mainland.

Non-Chinese shall submit a valid passport, visa, or permanent residency card and relevant proof of work in related professions in accordance with the relevant regulations for the examination.

(2) The industry authorities or professional qualification examination agency shall review the candidates’ qualifications.

They will then issue the admission ticket for those who pass the qualification review and candidates can take examinations according to the time and venue indicated on the ticket.

(3) The industry authorities or professional qualification examination agency shall indicate the relevant provisions for overseas personnel to take examinations when issuing the announcement or notice of examination and conclude matters such as application for examination within a time limit.

Overseas personnel should take valid identity documents and the admission ticket used at the time of application when they take the examination, use the examination stationery as specified and answer the questions as required.

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