Living in China

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

  1. China travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for China. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  2. China: doctors and medical facilities

    This list of hospitals has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals who may require medical services in China.

  3. China: lawyers and translators/interpreters

    List of English speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters in China.

  4. Copyright Recordal in China

    UK companies may benefit from voluntary copyright recordal as part of a China IP strategy.

  5. Factsheet on Bad-faith Trade marks in China

    Bad-faith trade mark applications is the most common business irritant reported to the British Embassy in Beijing.

  6. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  7. IP and Education in China

    Intellectual property protection can underpin success for UK companies in China's booming education sector.

  8. Living in China

    Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.

  9. Medical treatment in China

    This page is designed to provide British Nationals with an overview of medical treatment in China and information on how the FCDO can help if a British National is in hospital.

  10. Nationality in China

    This page is designed to provide British Nationals with guidance on nationality in China.

  11. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  12. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  13. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.