An introductory tourism/family-visit route for adult Chinese passport holders; excludes work, marriage visits, medical visits and child-specific rules.
These four UK routes serve distinct purposes and prerequisites: distinguish short visits, sponsored study (CAS), unsponsored recent graduates (HPI) and employer-sponsored Skilled Worker (CoS).
Undertake permitted activities, afford the trip and departure, and leave after visiting. Repeated visits must not make the UK your home. Check visa requirements; ETA is not a universal substitute.
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Download a blank English PDF checklist to print and mark offline. This is not an exhaustive lodgement checklist; official requirements take precedence.
For offshore adult applicants holding an unconditional offer and CAS from a licensed student sponsor; work hours are restricted.
No prior job offer required; requires an eligible degree within the last 5 years, Ecctis verification, B2 English and funds; cannot be extended.
Official requirementsRequires a licensed sponsor, eligible occupation code, Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and salary threshold; distinct from unsponsored HPI.
Official requirementsCheck activities and visa requirements, prepare evidence, apply online before travel, attend the required visa-centre appointment and await a decision.
Introductory preparation summary, not a complete checklist, individual advice or a visa guarantee. Follow official pages and individual notices. Reviewed: 2026-10-24