Professional & Skilled Migration for China Residents
A comprehensive guide for residents of Mainland China wishing to live and work in the United Kingdom.
There is currently no Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) agreement for residents of Mainland China. The primary path for employment is the Skilled Worker Visa, which requires a job offer from a licensed UK sponsor. Highly accomplished individuals may apply for the Global Talent visa, and graduates of top global universities (e.g., Tsinghua, Peking Uni) may qualify for the HPI Visa. All stays over 6 months require a TB test.
Requires a job offer and sponsorship from a UK employer. Points-based system favoring roles in shortage or high salary.
High Potential Individual. For graduates from selected global top-50 universities outside the UK in the past 5 years.
For world-class talent in digital tech, research, or arts. Does not require a job offer to apply.
Obtain a TB clearance certificate from a UKVI-approved clinic in China. It's valid for 6 months.
Submit your application on GOV.UK. You'll need your CoS reference and personal details in English.
Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year) and the visa application fee online.
Book an appointment at a VFS Global center (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.) to submit fingerprints.
11 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
+86 10 5192 4000
gov.uk/world/china
Consulates General are in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Wuhan. Visa processing is handled through VFS Global and UKVI.
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