PRC Passport · 8 Countries · 30 Official Routes

Visa & residence.More than one way.

Structured visa and residence guides for Chinese passport holders — covering WHV, Germany Ausbildung, Japan Study, and Skilled Migration from official government sources.

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BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND · §16a AUFENTHG

Germany Dual Vocational Training Visa (Ausbildung)

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Work & ResidencePaid training + €990–€1,200/mo stipend
Validity & Processing2–3.5 Years (Post-study work) · 4–12 Weeks
Core EligibilityHigh school/diploma + German B1 + Training Contract
Intake Window & FeeAug/Sep main intake (year-round embassy filing) · EUR 75 (~¥580 CNY)
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Visa & Residence Directory

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AustraliaWORKAU First Work and Holiday (462)Ages 18–30 ballot route; requires tertiary study and Functional English
Subclass 600VISITAU Offshore Tourist (600)Offshore tourism or family visit; work is not permitted
Subclass 500STUDYAU Offshore Primary Student (500)Requires CRICOS CoE, OSHC health cover and Genuine Student statement
UKVISITUK Standard Visitor: tourism/familyShort-term UK tourism or family visit; checks funds and home ties
New ZealandVISITNZ Visitor: tourism/familyOffshore NZ tourism or family visit; checks genuine visitor intent
CanadaVISITCanada Visitor: tourism/familyTemporary resident visitor visa; requires biometrics and home ties
UKSTUDYUK Offshore Adult StudentRequires Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), English and funds
AustraliaWORKAU 482 Core SkillsRequires a sponsor and nomination
UKWORKUK Skilled WorkerRequires an eligible offer and CoS
SingaporeWORKSingapore Employment PassEmployer-led; salary and COMPASS checks
GermanyWORKGermany Opportunity CardNo prior offer required; eligibility and funds still apply
AustraliaMIGRATEAU 189 Skilled IndependentPoints-tested; EOI is not an application; invitation required
AustraliaMIGRATEAU 190 Skilled NominatedNomination and invitation required; state rules and openings vary
CanadaMIGRATECanada Express Entry: FSWOffshore, no offer; FSW 67 points are not a CRS cut-off
GermanyWORKGermany EU Blue Card: standard salaryRequires a qualification-matched offer; employment residence, not direct PR
New ZealandMIGRATENZ Green List Tier 1: Straight to ResidenceRequires eligible work or offer from an accredited employer; Resident Visa
New ZealandMIGRATENZ Green List Tier 2: Work to ResidenceRequires qualifying NZ work history; not an initial work visa
AustraliaMIGRATEAU 491 regional provisional: state nominationState nomination and invitation; provisional visa, separate 191 application
New ZealandWORKNZ Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)Requires a genuine offer, accredited employer and Job Check; temporary work, no residence guarantee
GermanyWORKGermany recognition qualification measuresRecognition notice and qualification measure required; not open work permission
GermanyWORKGermany recognition partnershipRequires qualifications, employer and written agreement; recognition continues after entry
GermanySTUDYGermany company-based vocational trainingRequires a training contract, language and living support; not a training-place search visa
CanadaWORKCanada Francophone Mobility (C16)Requires an offer outside Quebec, French speaking/listening and employer steps; not an open permit
Hong KongWORKHong Kong TTPS B: first Mainland entryCheck eligible bachelor, recent employment and prior status; excludes A/C categories
UKWORKUK HPI: first offshore applicationNo prior offer; check award-date university list, B2, funds and annual cap
Hong KongWORKHong Kong TTPS C: recent top-100 graduateNo prior offer; graduated within 5 yrs with <3 yrs work, subject to 10,000 annual quota
AustraliaWORKAU 485 Post-Higher Education WorkRequires Australian Study Requirement, lodging within 6 months, age and English checks
SingaporeWORKSingapore Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass5-year personalised pass; requires SGD 30,000 monthly fixed salary or outstanding achievement
New ZealandWORKNZ China Working Holiday Visa (WHV)Ages 18–30 annual 1,000-place quota; requires senior high school, IELTS 5.5+ and NZD 4,200 funds
JapanSTUDYJapan Language School Student Visa (CoE)12 yrs schooling + JLPT N5/150h + RMB 200k sponsor deposit; two-stage CoE & embassy visa process

Eligibility Check & Route Comparison

Switch across four flagship routes to check requirements, mandatory documents, and cross-border differences.

Sample Route:
DE-AUSBILDUNG

Germany Dual Vocational Training Visa (Ausbildung)

Make it in Germany / German Missions in China(make-it-in-germany.com)
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✓ COVERED IN THIS GUIDE
  • 01.Applicants holding a signed company-based vocational training contract applying from China
  • 02.Candidates seeking paid work-study vocational qualification leading to German skilled employment
✕ EXPLICIT EXCLUSIONS & PITFALLS
  • !Applicants without a training contract seeking to search for a place on-site in Germany
  • !Purely school-based unremunerated training or onshore permit switches

8 Official Immigration Authorities

AU · Australia

Department of Home Affairs

immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Subclass 462 WHV · 500 Student · 485 Graduate · 482 · 189/190/491 · 600

DE · Germany

Make it in Germany / Missions

make-it-in-germany.com

Ausbildung · Opportunity Card · EU Blue Card · §16d

NZ · New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand (INZ)

immigration.govt.nz

China WHV · AEWV Work · Green List · Visitor

JP · Japan

Immigration Services Agency (ISA)

isa.go.jp

Language School Student Visa (CoE & Consular Visa)

GB · United Kingdom

UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK)

www.gov.uk

HPI Graduate · Skilled Worker · Student · Visitor

HK · Hong Kong SAR

Immigration Department (ImmD)

www.immd.gov.hk

Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS Cat B & Cat C)

CA · Canada

IRCC Canada

www.canada.ca

Express Entry FSW · Francophone C16 · TRV Visitor

SG · Singapore

Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

www.mom.gov.sg

Employment Pass (EP) · ONE Pass

FAQ

Both serve Chinese passport holders aged 18–30: (1) Australia 462 uses an annual ImmiAccount Ballot, requires tertiary study (diploma/degree or 2 years of university), and accepts IELTS 4.5 overall (within 12 months); (2) New Zealand WHV releases 1,000 places online, accepts a senior high school diploma, and requires IELTS 5.5 overall (within 24 months).

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