If you’re a British citizen, you must obtain a visa before travelling to work in China. To work in China, you’ll need a Z visa and an official invitation to the country by an employer. You can apply for a Z visa at your local Chinese embassy.

Can an English person live in China?

All foreigners living in China must register with the Public Security Bureau ( PSB ) on arrival via their local police station. If you need to change or extend your visa, renew your residence permit or if you have had a baby, you will need to contact the local Public Security Bureau office for the area where you live.

Does China allow dual citizenship?

Answer: China does not recognize dual nationality. Moreover, the Article 9 of that law declares that as soon as a Chinese takes a foreign citizenship, he will automatically lose his Chinese citizenship.

Can I live and work in the UK with a British passport?

You can live and work in the UK free of any immigration controls if you’re a British citizen. You can also get a UK passport.

How long can Chinese stay in UK?

In January 2016, the UK officially launched a new visitor visa scheme. Chinese nationals are now able to apply for a two-year multi-entry visa. The previous standard tourist visa for Chinese nationals was limited to 6 months.

How can I live permanently in China?

How to apply for China permanent residence

1. A health check report issued by a domestic entry-exit inspection and issued within the last 6 months.
2. A criminal record or background check, which shows no trace or history of any kind must be verified by the overseas Chinese Consulate/Embassy.

Is it safe to move to China?

Yes, many expats, especially women, find living in China is much safer than in cities like London or New York. There is a high police and CCTV presence in all major cities – whether this makes you feel more or less safe is up to you, but you’re never far from a local authority if you have a problem.

Can I live in China if I marry?

In the same way a foreigner has no automatic right to live in China because he or she has married a Chinese. However, starting from June 1, 2010, foreigners who have Chinese spouse living in China are eligible to apply for a Family Visit Visa/Residence Permit with longer duration of stay here.

Is the UK child citizen with Chinese nationality?

My son was born in Beijing, China, (since I worked in Beijing for several years). He has a British birth certificate and a British passport. He is now living and going to school here in the UK since he returned to the UK in 2011 on a UK CoE Right of Abode visa in his Chinese passport.

How to get British citizenship for a child born outside the UK?

The ways for children to get British citizenship if they were born abroad outside the UK, is through adoption, naturalisation or (usually) registration. Parents can register a child as a British citizen through a simple process using the application form MN1.

Can you get a Chinese work visa from the UK?

Chinese work visa, or Z visa, is now becoming more and more in demand among those traveling to China. It’s quite logical since this country offers foreigners a lot of good workplaces, especially the ones connected with teaching. If you’re from the United Kingdom and thinking about getting an ESL teaching job in China, this article is for you.

How to live and work in the USA as a British citizen?

As a British citizen wanting to live and work in USA on a temporary basis, you will need a nonimmigrant visa. Some of the main options here include: E-1 & E-2 visas for the treaty trader or investor. L-1A & L-1B visas for intra-company transfers. H-1B visas for speciality occupation workers.