🇨🇳 China · Startup Visa
Entrepreneur and startup visa programs, investment thresholds, and application criteria.
China does not have a single nationwide "startup visa" comparable to other countries. Foreign entrepreneurs generally enter through the work-permit / Z-visa system (with a qualifying company and role) or, for top-tier talent and leading entrepreneurs, the R (talent) visa. Some free-trade zones and pilot cities run their own entrepreneurship and talent schemes. Confirm current routes with the National Immigration Administration.
- There is no single nationwide startup visa; routes run through the work-permit / Z-visa system.
- Top-tier talent and leading entrepreneurs may qualify for the R (talent) visa.
- Some free-trade zones and pilot cities run their own entrepreneurship/talent schemes.
- Confirm current routes and any pilot programmes with the National Immigration Administration.
Official authorities
- National Immigration Administration
Entry, work and talent-visa information.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- China Government Portal — State Council official portal — policy releases, public services, and government documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — China's foreign policy and consular services — passport, visa, and consular protection info
- National Immigration Administration — Visas, permanent residency, and border control for foreigners entering China
- State Taxation Administration — Personal income tax filing, business tax registration, and VAT invoice verification