Ambassador: Ms. Fu Ying
Minister: Mr. Chen Xiaodong
Minister Counselor: Mr. Chen Lirong
Address: 49 Portland Place, London W1B 1JL, UK
Tel: +44-020-72994049 (General Line)
Website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/
Visa Office: for Diplomatic/Service/Courtesy Visa, Visa and Documents to Hong Kong/Macao
Address: 31 Portland Place, London W1B 1QD, UK
Tel: +44-020-76311430
Fax: +44-020-74369178
Email: visa@chinese-embassy.org.uk
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Note: The telephone is for general enquires. It is manual service during 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00, and it is answer-phone in other hours.
Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)
for ordinary visa categories including L (Tourist), F(Business), X(Study), Z(Work), G(Transit), C(Crew), D (Resident) and J(Journalist)
Address: Morely House, 26 Holborn Viaducts, London, EC1A 2AT
Tel: +44-020-78420960
Fax: +44-020-78420961
Email: ukcentre@visaforchina.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (except public holidays)
For Application: 09:00-15:00; For Pick-Up: 10:00-16:00
Urgent Notice for Chinese Visa Application
From the operation of Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) on June 26, 2008, UK ordinary passport holders are required to go to CVASC to apply for Chinese visa. However, CVASC is a completely independent commercial entity; it is neither the visa office nor one subsidiary body of Embassy of PRC in UK. So the service fee is charged by CVASC according to services provided to applicants. Please refer to the website of CVASC www.visaforchina.org.uk if you want to know the detailed information about procedures of visa application.
For people who apply for Diplomatic/Service/Courtesy Visa, Visa and Documents to Hong Kong/Macao, they still go to the Chinese embassy in UK to apply for.
Passport Office (for Chinese passport and travel document)
Address: 31 Portland Place, London W1B 1QD, UK
Tel: +44-020-72998426
Fax: +44-020-74369178
Email: visa@chinese-embassy.org.uk
Notarization & Authentication Office
Address: 31 Portland Place, London W1B 1QD, UK
Tel: +44-20-72998427
Fax: +44-20-74369178
Email: visa@chinese-embassy.org.uk
Office of Consular Protection for Chinese in UK
Address: 31 Portland Place, London W1B 1QD, UK
Tel: +44-020-72998431, 72998432
Fax: +44-020-76369756
Mobile Phone: +44-0779-5822752 (for emergencies out of office hours)
Email: consular-service@chinese-embassy.org.uk
Consular Districts: Except the consular districts of Chinese Consulate in Manchester, Edinburgh, other regions in U.K. are the consular jurisdiction of Chinese Embassy in U.K.
Consular Districts of Chinese Consulates in UK
| Consulate General | Consular Jurisdiction |
| Consulate General of China in Edinburgh | Scotland, Northern Ireland |
| Consulate General of China in Manchester | Greater Manchester, Durham, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear |
The embassy only accepts Cash or Company Check as means of payment. The payee is Chinese Embassy in U.K.
1. Regular Visa Fee per Person
| Visa Types | British Citizens | American Citizens | Citizens of Other Countries |
| Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity | GBP 30 | GBP 65 | GBP 20 |
| Double-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | GBP 45 | GBP 65 | GBP 30 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | GBP 60 | GBP 65 | GBP 40 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month or 24-month Validity | GBP 90 | GBP 65 | GBP 60 |
2. Rush/Express Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For emergencies, rush/express service is available. If you apply for Rush Service, please submit application before 11:00 and pick up visa between 11:30-12:00 on the same day. Moreover, additional fees will be charged as following:
| Service | Time Needed | Fees |
| Rush Service | 1 working day processing | GBP 20 |
| Express Service | 2-3 working days processing | GBP 15 |
Information of Sections of Chinese Embassy in UK
| Section | Information |
| Political Office | Chief: Counselor Liu Jinsong Zhou Yan: Tel: +44-020-72994037 Li Hua: Tel: +44-020-72994078 Fax: +44-020-76362981 |
| Press Office | Zhao Shangsen: Tel: +44-020-72994071 Mobile Phone: +44-079-76880066 Yu Jing: Tel: +44-020-72994094 Fax: +44-020-76365578 E-mail: press@chinese-embassy.org.uk |
| Administrative Office | Chief: Tang Ying Jin Bo Tel: +44-020-72994021 Liu Zhongdon Mobile Phone: +44-079-76880077 Fax: +44-020-76370399 |
| Maritime Office | Chief: Counselor Tang Guomei Zhang Renping: Tel: +44-020-72998439 +44-078-72646072 (Mobile Phone) Fax: +44-020-76372447 Address: 31 Portland Place, London W1B 1QD |
| Defense Attaché Office | Major General :Zhang Jianguo Tel: +44-020-77947595 Fax: +44-020-74333653 |
| Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office | Chief: Counselor Jiang Fan Tel: +44-020-77238923 (for general inquiry) +44-020-72620253 (for trade inquiry) +44-020-72623911 (for investment inquiry) Fax: +44-020-77062777 Address: 16 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3LH |
| Cultural Office | Chief: Counselor Wu Xun Tel: +44-020-74318830 , Jiang Lihua: +44-077-98582397 (Mobile Phone) Fax: +44-020-74318810 Address: 11 West Heath Road, Hampstead NW3 7UX |
| Science & Technology Office | Chief: Minister Counsellor Wang Baoqing Xi Yingtong Tel: +44-020-74328376 +44-07942275781 (Mobile Phone) Fax: +44-020-72866833 Address: 42 Maida Vale, London W9 1RP |
| Educational Office | Chief: Minister Counselor Tian Xiaogang Tel: +44-020-76120260(working time) Zhang Zongming: +44-07841655552 Fax: +44-020-75804474 Address: 50 Portland Place, London W1N 3GD |
Holiday Schedule of Chinese Embassy in UK in 2009
The Visa Office of the Embassy of P.R.C in UK will be closed on the following days.
| Festival | Date | Day |
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Chinese New Year's Day | January 26 – 28 | Monday – Wednesday |
| Good Friday | April 10 | Friday |
| Easter Day | April 13 | Monday |
| International Labor Day | May 1 | Friday |
| Spring Bank Holiday | May 25 | Monday |
| Summer Bank Holiday | August 31 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival | October1 – 6 | Thursday – Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 24 – 25 | Thursday – Friday |
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in U.K.
1.
Nov. 19,2009 03:50 Reply
Mr.Doug(UK) said:
I am a UK citizen living in Doha. I would like to learn some basic Chinese (Mandarin)and am keen to find a tutor. Ideally I would like to learn during the weekday evenings. Does anyone know of suitable tutors? Thanks
Nov. 19,2009 19:52
Mr.Lee replied:
There should be language training school in Doha, try to contact them for help.
2.
Nov. 17,2009 10:04 Reply
Mr.Gaskell(UK) said:
I'm a UK national currently in Seoul on a tourist visa. I want to take a trip to Beijing for 2 days and return to Seoul. How do I get the visa and what are the requirements?
Nov. 17,2009 20:11
Mr.Miles(UK) replied:
You may apply for the visa from the China Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, but the embassy stipulated that citizens of ROK and other foreigners in ROK have to apply for Chinese visa through travel agencies designated by the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy on the website below:
http://kr.china-embassy.org/chn/lsqz/ls_qz/ls_qz_13/t229558.htm
Sorry that I don't have the Emglish version.
3.
Nov. 17,2009 04:09 Reply
Mr.xxx(UK) said:
Hi, I am travelling to China for some business meetings, and have been told that it is okay to use a tourist visa. Is this correct?
Thanks
Nov. 17,2009 20:05
Mr.Miles(UK) replied:
A tourist visa may do, but you'd better apply for a business visa.
4.
Nov. 16,2009 21:50 Reply
Mr.John(UK) said:
then what should i do ? should i need to send back the single certificate for authenticated by Chinese embassy or consulate in Uk?
Nov. 17,2009 04:32
Mr.Miles(UK) replied:
I think you have to send it back to UK.
5.
Nov. 16,2009 11:28 Reply
Mr.John(UK) said:
i already have the single certificate notarized by UK concered department but not authenticated by Chinese embassy or consulate in UK! can i authenticate my single certificate from china consulate here in china?
Nov. 16,2009 20:46
Ms.HELPER(Canada) replied:
Sir, there isn't any China consulate in China.
6.
Nov. 13,2009 19:07 Reply
Mr.John Smith(England) said:
Hello,
This is John and i would like to know is it possible for a person with having F visa to get marry with a Chinese girl?
And could you please tell me what will happen next with the F Visa after getting marry ? or the category of the F Visa will be change to other?
I'm expecting your valuable answers !
Thanks.
Nov. 13,2009 20:58
Mr.Ryan replied:
You can get marry with a Chinese with a F visa, but you have to register your marriage in China.
Please read the info. on the website below:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/marriage-registration.htm
Your F visa won't be changed even if you get married in China.
7.
Nov. 13,2009 08:27 Reply
Mr.marsh(uk) said:
I want to travel from Vietnam into China for 1 month, then onto Nepal. I plan to do this all overland. Will it be possible to obtain a visa in Hanoi and will i have any trouble getting a visa as i have no proof of leaving China?
Nov. 13,2009 20:22
Mr.Anthony replied:
It's possible to get a China visa in Hanoi if you can provide all the requirements, but it would be a probelm that you don't have any prro fof leaving China.
8.
Nov. 13,2009 05:11 Reply
Mr.Peter(uk) said:
I am travelling to Seoul from UK in 2 days.
I have been asked to go to China for 2 days on business.
I can not get a visa for China before leaving London
Can I get my Visa in Seoul in 1 day even if I live in UK?
Thank you
Peter
Nov. 13,2009 20:20
Mr.Nicholas replied:
I'm afraid you are not able to get a China visa in one day in Seoul, since you don't have residence permit or work permit in Seoul, but yu may have a try.
9.
Nov. 12,2009 17:22 Reply
Ms.Hopkins(United Kingdom) said:
We are moving to China to March to work (we need a Z visa). We are currently living in Australia, but we have UK passports. Will we be able to get the Z visa from the consulate in Brisbane, if we have UK passports?
Also, do we need a medical. We will be working for 15 months.
Thanks
Rhian
Nov. 12,2009 21:11
Mr.Patrick replied:
I think you can, but it depends on the China Consulate in Brisbane finally.
Physical exam is necessary if you will stay in China for over 6 months.
10.
Nov. 12,2009 12:01 Reply
Ms.Hannah(UK) said:
I'm a Nigerian Citizen living in the uk. I've told to go to Nigeria for the China Business Visa Despite the fact that I'm a permanent uk resident
Nov. 12,2009 21:09
Mr.Paul replied:
if the China Embassy in UK said so, then you have to go to Nigeria to apply for the visa.