According to the Xiamen Police, an expat was found illegally working and living in Xiamen, and was finally deported after an illegal stay of more than 500 days.
The expat, who came to Xiamen two years ago with a tourist visa, admitted to staying and working illegally as a housekeeper in Xiamen.
After being detained, the expat was fined and deported from Xiamen. The employer was detained and fined for illegal employment of expats, and ordered to undertake the expat's repatriation costs and expenses.
According to the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China, expats’ activities are subject to their relevant visa types. If they intend to work in China, they have to apply for a work permit from the relevant authorities. If are found working illegally, they will be punished along with their employers.
For those working illegally in China, the consequences include the following:
1. A penalty of between 5,000 RMB and 20,000 RMB. The exact amount is at discretion of the police.
2. In severe cases, expats may be put in jail for 5 to 15 days in addition to the fine.
3. They may also be deported or ordered to leave China
