China: Canadian immigration information
Country code: CN ยท Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~60,300 (2023: 31,800 / 2024: 28,500)
Permanent residence admissions from China
| Year | PR admissions from China |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 31,800 |
| 2024 | 28,500 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data โ open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from China
- Start-up Visa (intake suspended Dec 2025 โ see /policy)
- Express Entry โ FSW
- BC PNP Entrepreneur
- Study-to-PR via Canadian DLI
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from China
China-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police certificate (ๆ ็ฏ็ฝช่ฎฐๅฝ่ฏๆ) from local Public Security Bureau; must be notarized and apostilled (China joined the Apostille Convention November 2023).
- Hukou and household registration documents required for many applications.
- Notarized translations from a Chinese Notary Public Office (ๅ ฌ่ฏๅค).
- China does not permit dual citizenship โ naturalization requires renouncing PRC nationality.
- Foreign-exchange caps ($50K USD/yr/person) complicate large proof-of-funds transfers.
Police certificate
Police clearance from local PSB โ notarized + apostilled (since China's accession to the Apostille Convention in Nov 2023, no consular legalization needed).
ECA / credential evaluation
WES, ICAS, IQAS all accept Chinese credentials. Sealed transcripts must come from the Ministry of Education or an authorized verification body (CHESICC).
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Beijing
- Shanghai
- Guangzhou
- Chongqing
- Chengdu
- Shenyang
- Nanjing
- Hangzhou
- Wuhan
- Jinan
- Kunming
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, 19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600.
Common information requests from China
- study permit China processing time
- Canada PR from China
- Start-up Visa China
China โ Canada immigration pathways
Express Entry
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
Study Permit
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Work Permit
Canadian work permit options โ LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
Police Certificate
Country-specific guidance for obtaining a police certificate accepted by IRCC.
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