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Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh, UK

Consul General: Mr. Zhang Biao
Address: 55 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 5QG
Consular Districts: Scotland, Northern Ireland
Website: http://edinburgh.china-consulate.org/eng/

Consular Office of China Consulate in Edinburgh

Address: 55 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 5QG
Office Hours: 09:00 -12:00 from Mon. - Fri. (except public holidays)
Tel: Fax: +44-0131-3373220
E-mail: edinburgh@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Service of Consular Office in Edinburgh
1) Issue passports or travel documents to Chinese citizens.
2) Issue visas to aliens holding diplomatic or service/official passports, or those qualified for the Chinese diplomatic, courtesy, and service visas.

Notice of Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

All ordinary passport holders visiting the mainland of China are required to submit applications to the Centre (CVASC) in Edinburgh. CVASC will collect visa fee on behalf of the consular office, and return passport to applicants. The center will also charge an independent service fee.

Before going there to submit the application, all applicants need to fill in the application form on CVASC's website and then make an appointment.

Meanwhile, diplomatic or service/official passport holders, or applicants qualified for the Chinese diplomatic, courtesy, service visas should still submit their applications directly to the consular office.

Procedure for Application at CVASC

Fees

Information of CVASC in Edinburgh

Address: 2nd Floor, Exchange Tower, 19 Canning Street, City of Edinburgh, EH3 8EG
Tel: 0131 2292519
Fax: 0131 2291598
E-mail: edinburghcentre@visaforchina.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Application Submission: 09:00 - 15:00

Tips:
1. Online appointment is compulsory for submission of application.
2. Applicants aged 14 - 70 should lodge the applicantion by themselves.
3. CVASC provides service for collecting the visa by post.

2024 Holidays of Consular Office in Edinburgh

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Monday
Chinese New Year	February 9	Friday
Chinese New Year	February 12	Monday
Easter Monday	April 1	Monday
Bank Holiday	May 6	Monday
Bank Holiday	August 5	Monday
Mid-Autumn Festival	September 16	Monday
Chinese National Day	September 30 - October 1	Monday - Tuesday
Christmas Day	December 25 - 26	Wednesday - Thursday

2024 Holidays of CVASC in Edinburgh

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1 - 2	Monday - Tuesday
Chinese New Year	February 9	Friday
Chinese New Year	February 12	Monday
Good Friday	March 29	Friday
Easter Monday	April 1	Monday
Bank Holiday	May 6	Monday
Bank Holiday	May 27	Monday
Bank Holiday	August 5	Monday
Mid-Autumn Festival	September 16	Monday
Chinese National Day	September 30 - October 1	Monday - Tuesday
St Andrew's Day	Dec. 2	Monday
Christmas Day	December 25 - 26	Wednesday - Thursday

Map of the Consulate in Edinburgh

Address: 55 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 5QG

Transport: Take Bus No. 12, 26.
Go from the City Center and go westward to Murryfield Stadium. The consulate is close to the stadium and it is a pale yellow building.

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- Last updated on Dec. 28, 2023 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh

Asked by Elinor Vickers from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 16, 2024 13:20

Visa application Edinburgh

Hi
I am trying to help my dad who is 79 apply for a chinese visa. Do you have to fill out a form online and then visit the consulate in Edinburgh as well? I am very confused. How long does it take to get a visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Apr. 16, 2024 19:04

You need to fill in the form online, print it out, sign it, then prepare the requirements, then submit the application to the visa service center in Edinburgh. The regular processing time is 4 working days and you can apply for express service at an extra cost.

Asked by Anna from UK | Apr. 14, 2023 14:21

Do I need to complete a Health Declaration Form before entering China?

I have proof of 5 Covid vaccines and I have a Chinese visa.

Answers (1)

Answered by Trace | Apr. 17, 2023 18:52

Yes, you need to do it. And a covid-test not older than 48 hours before boarding the flight is required instead of vaccines proof.

Asked by William Paul from SCOTLAND, UK | Feb. 17, 2022 22:01

Registered Testing Centres

My company is applying for a PU letter to allow travel to China. My question is about test centres that are registered by the Chinese government in the UK to receive a pre travel covid tests. Do you have such information. I live in Scotland so a test centre here would be beneficial, however any registered test centre in the UK is fine.
Thanks

Answers (1)

Answered by Koko | Feb. 22, 2022 15:27

Sirkka Care in Edinburgh and Glasgow of Scotland has accredited testing centers. You can do the covid test to get the result the next day, or pay more for a test with result in the same day.

Asked by natalie from SCOTLAND UK | Jul. 15, 2021 09:11

email rejected

why does the chinese consulate email address keep rejecting my email. i have tried to send an email with no success.

Answers (1)

Answered by Kina from UK | Jul. 19, 2021 02:33

You can check whether you have the right email address.

Asked by Ian Livingstone from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 10, 2020 06:31

Apply for a Q2 Family China visa in Edinburgh

Hi
I need to get my Q2 China visa is this done at the new visa center in Edinburgh now or do you go to the consulate. Also, which application form do you fill in online?
Regards
Ian Livingstone

Answers (1)

Answered by Bernie from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 14, 2020 19:50

Ian, you should go to the visa center in Edinburgh. The application form can be filled out on the website of the visa center. However, currently it seems that the center is closed. So you need to check whether it is open for visa services before making the application.