New to China
Register
If you have recently moved to China, you may wish to meet with other Irish citizens who are part of a local organisation or business network that can provide you with general advice, information and guidance.
Register
Irish citizens resident in the China are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through this portal. The information will allow us to contact you, and provide assistance, if necessary and possible, if there is an unforeseen crisis such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or if you have a family emergency while you are overseas.
Get involved!
There are a range of active Irish groups in China that bring the Irish community and friends of Ireland together, through Irish culture, music, dance, sport, business, the Irish language and more.
The Irish groups active in Shanghai and the surrounding region are listed below. If you wish to add a group to the list, please contact the Consulate. This list is provided for information purposes only. Please note that the Consulate is not responsible for the content of external websites or activities of groups/societies.
Irish Groups and Associations in China
Business and professional associations
The Irish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is an active network of Irish companies and business people, which organises events of interest both independently, with other national Chambers, and in cooperation with Irish State bodies and Universities.
Details of other Irish groups in China can also be found on our Embassy Beijing and Consulate General Hong Kong websites.
Friendship societies and cultural and sporting associations
Shanghai GAA and Suzhou GAA are both very active and successful GAA clubs. They welcome people of all nationalities to play Gaelic football - Ireland’s national sports - which are played by clubs around the world, including the Asian Gaelic Games tournament each year.
Le Chéile is the Irish community network in Shanghai which organises cultural and fun events open to the Irish and wider Shanghai community throughout the year, including the fantastic Féile Shanghai Family Day outdoor celebration for St. Patrick’s Day in March each year.
Other information:
You might also find these resources operated by the Chinese Government useful:
Advice to emigrants
Cross Care Migrant Project also provide advice to emigrants.
It is recommended that anyone intending to move to China does as much research as possible.