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 |
Fees for Applying for Chinese Visa 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 |
Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China
Please contact Embassy of U.K. in China if Englishes are in problems there.
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in U.K.
1.
Nov. 6,2009 14:19 Reply
Ms.INTIRANGUI(United Kingdom) said:
Hi
I am a British citizen and my husband is a Malaysian. We are planning to visit Chian in August 2010, in fact we have already booked hotel in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, Yangtze Cruise and hotel in Beijing, but we have not book our air tickets as yet. Can we apply for our Chinese Visas in Kuala Lumpur, as we in Malaysia in February for the Chinese New Year.
Many thanks.
Intira
Nov. 6,2009 19:55
Mr.Abrhams replied:
You can apply for the China visa in KL, Malaysia, but I think it is too early to apply for the visa in February. Usually, travellers are advised to apply for the visa one month before the trip.
2.
Nov. 6,2009 04:24 Reply
Ms.Paola(Kazakhstan ) said:
Thank you, Mr Elvis! i think i have found it!
i've got another question to you:
for banking statement, how much should i have in my account for visiting HK for 10 days? is there a special rate for each day?
Regards,
Nov. 6,2009 19:52
Ms.Abby replied:
There should be a special rate for each days, please contact the Immigration Department of Ho directly for the exact amount by enquiry hotline at (852) 2824 6111 or by fax at (852) 2877 7711.
3.
Nov. 5,2009 18:39 Reply
Ms.Paola(Kazakhstan) said:
Hi there! I am a holder of Kazakhstan passport, currently studying in UK.
just a quick question on HK visa.
i read some documents on the embassy's website and it seems like the only documents u need for your visa is application form and passport. Is this right? or do i also need to present my university enrollment letter & financial statements & insurance?
Thanks!
Nov. 6,2009 01:04
Mr.Elvis replied:
I think you have to present your university enrollment letter & financial statements & insurance.
You can get the exact info. from the China Embassy pr Consulate in UK.
4.
Nov. 4,2009 05:10 Reply
Mr.Andrew(UK) said:
Hi I am arriving in Beijing on Friday 10.30pm and leaving next day for Australia at midday. Please advise if I need a transit visa? I would like to leave the airport to go to a hotel outside of airport. I am an Australian and EU passport holder and my partner who will be travelling with me is French. Your assistance would be appreciated. Many thanks. Andrew
Nov. 4,2009 19:08
Ms.MILES(United Kingdom) replied:
You need to apply for a China transit visa.
Nov. 5,2009 03:08
Mr.Andrew(United Kingdom) replied:
Thankyou. I wonder if anyone can tell me if there is any hotel within the airport in Beijing? I think I am going to just spend 12 hours in transit at airport (not leaving) so I dont have to get a visa. Any idea if Beijing airport is a nice airport too? It would be great to have some activities to do to pass the time... THANK YOU
Nov. 5,2009 04:50
Mr.Kevin replied:
Try to confirm with the website below:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/
5.
Nov. 4,2009 08:45 Reply
Mr.alexander(england) said:
my wife is a chinease national we are returning to china in febuary 2010 on our return to the uk we wish to have a stop over in hong kong for three days will my wife need a visa for a short break hong kong
Nov. 4,2009 19:10
Ms.MILES(United Kingdom) replied:
Your wife need a HK Exit and Entry Permit actually.
6.
Oct. 30,2009 22:54 Reply
Mr.Martin(German) said:
Hello,
i need help in a urgent situation!
I left china in the middle of october for a short contract in mexico and on the 2nd november i will fligh back over seoul / korea but i have no more Visa. is there any visa service at the airport or a travel agent how can arrange the visa from china for me?
Maybe is there a agency who can pick up my passport at a hotel close to the airport an do this service when there is nothing at the airport available?
Please answer soon
Martin
Oct. 31,2009 04:34
Mr.Levi replied:
I'm just cofused sir. You said you left China in the middle of October, so you are not in China now, right?
However, you said you want to find a travel agent to process the South Korea visa from China for you when you at the airport, at Korea airport or China's airport?
Would you please clear it?
Nov. 4,2009 05:13
Mr.Sunay(nigeria) replied:
Not yet, but i will like you to link me with any company that deal with sales of electronics/cars and the process of going about it.
thanks
Mr.Sunday
Nov. 4,2009 19:09
Ms.MILES(United Kingdom) replied:
Mr.Sunay, you can get lots of such info. on the internet yourself.
7.
Nov. 4,2009 04:24 Reply
Mr.Li(UK) said:
Hi,
I wonder if anyone can clarify some points regarding the conditions for a Visa Free Transit through China. I am a British passport holder. I am travelling to Taipei through Pudong Airport. However, my flight tickets are in TWO parts: Paris-->Shanghai (with SWISS Air arriving at 7.25am) and Shanghai-->Taipei (with China Southern Airline leaving 3 hours later on the same day ). I will not leave the airport obviously. Would I be qualified for the Visa Fee Transit?
urgent please advise.
Nov. 4,2009 19:06
Ms.MILES(United Kingdom) replied:
Yes, you son't need any transit visa.
8.
Nov. 2,2009 08:08 Reply
Mr.Sunny(United Kingdom) said:
I am in United Kingdom and i am a citizen of nigeria, i am willing to go on electronic business in china please can you use your office to explain how to apply for business passport in other to start the business or which type of visa do i need ? and how am i going to apply for it.I will be happy if you can elighten me about this, Thanks
Nov. 2,2009 22:38
Mr.Hogan replied:
Have you had any partner in China?
9.
Oct. 30,2009 05:32 Reply
Ms.chacha(UK) said:
hi
I am travelling to Australia but i have a 10 hour wait in Hong Kong..do i need to apply for a visa if i want to leave the airport and view the city for the few hours i will be waiting in the airport for my connection flight??
Oct. 30,2009 20:22
Mr.Winston replied:
British passport holders are exempt from visa to Hk for 180 days.
10.
Oct. 28,2009 17:12 Reply
Mrs.Cooper(England) said:
Is it possible to have an application turned around on the same day?
Oct. 28,2009 20:03
Mr.Jacob replied:
You mean at the China embassy in U.K.? it's possible.