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China Consulate in Edinburgh, UK

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Consul General: Mr. Pan Xinchun
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, 14:00-16:00, Tuesday and Thursday (except public holidays)
Tel: Fax: +44-0131-3373220

Services of Consular Office

1) Issue passports or travel documents to Chinese citizens.
2) Issue visas to aliens visiting China (including the Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR).
3) Notarize documents for Chinese citizens and authenticate documents for Chinese citizens and aliens.
Tips: The Consulate General in Edinburgh only accepts applicants who normally or legally work/reside in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Information Center: +44-0131- 3373220
You can listen to the recorded information about visa/passport/authentication anytime in a day. It is manual service between 10:30-11:30 on working days (from Monday to Friday); it is very busy at that time. If you can't reach consuls, you may also send your questions by fax.

Email: edinburgh_chineseconsulate@mfa.gov.cn
1) The email is for visa, passport, authentication and legalization applicants only.
2) Please visit official website or listen to the Information Center carefully before sending your email. Questions covered by its official website or the Information Center and inquiry of the progress of applications will not be replied.
3) Please explain your application in detail and specify Passport, Visa, Notarization, Authentication, or Travel Document as the subject of your email so that it can be handled accordingly and replied to promptly and accurately.
4) Please be noticed that the consulate doesn't issue any documents via email, or through internet.

Tips about Consular Office

1). The main entrance of the Application Hall is located at the backyard of the Consulate.
2). Application Forms are available for free.
3). Instant picture and self-help copiers are unavailable in the application hall; please bring your passport photos and copy of documents.

Notice of Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC)

From September 24th, 2012, 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. It is also suggested that the applicants are encouraged to make an appointment at CVASC's website to guarantee a shorter waiting time.

Meanwhile, diplomatic or service/official passport holders, or applicants qualified for the Chinese diplomatic, courtesy, service visas, or applicants applying for Hong Kong SAR or Macao SAR visa/entry permits should still submit their applications directly to the consular office.

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
Payment and Passport Collection: 09:00 - 16:00

Tips:
1. Online appointment is suggested for submission of application.
2. Application should be lodged and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted.
3. CVASC provides service for application by post, the processing takes 10 working days. No express service available.

2020 Holiday Schedule of the CVASC in Edinburgh

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	January 1	Wednesday
Chinese New Year	January 24 - 27	Friday - Monday
Good Friday	April 10	Friday
Easter Monday	April 13	Monday
International Labor's Day	May 1	Friday
Early May Bank Holiday	May 8	Friday
Spring Bank Holiday	May 25	Monday
Summer Bank Holiday	August 31	Monday
Chinese National Day	October 1 - 3	Thursday - Saturday
Christmas Eve	December 24	Thursday
Christmas Day	December 25	Friday
Boxing Day	December 26	Saturday

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 modified on Mar. 25, 2020 -

Questions & Answers on China Consulate in Edinburgh

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.

Asked by Martin Sawyer from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 07, 2019 02:16

Consulate Email Address

Hello,

My University in China needs to email the Edinburgh consulate (my JW201 form), but the above email address (edinburgh_chineseconsulate

mfa.gov.cn) doesn't seem to work.

I've tried it too and immediately get a "failed delivery".

Is there another email address for the Chinese Embassy in Edinburgh?

Thanks,
Martin

Answers (1)

Answered by Amber from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 07, 2019 20:04

Martin, I didn't find another email address on the consulate's website. May be you can try to connect it by fax or call. The number is 0131- 3373220 for both. A staff will pick up the phone during 9:00-12:00 am and 2:00-4:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hope that works.

Asked by Steph from UNITED KINGDOM | Jul. 29, 2019 04:32

Chinese Consulate Edinburgh Same Day Legalisation

Hello,

Does the Edinburgh Chinese Consulate do a same day legalisation?

Thanks,

Answers (1)

Answered by Justin from USA | Jul. 29, 2019 20:55

Steph, Chinese Consulate in Edinburgh doesn't provide same day service. The processing time for express service is usually 3 working days.

Asked by Bob Hansford from ENGLAND | Jul. 26, 2019 13:31

How much does this visa cost？Can I apply for the visa?

Sir
I need a visa for China as I am doing The Great Wall of China Trek for our local hospice. How much does this visa cost I am 71 yrs old how long before I. Go can I apply for the visa?.thank you. Bob Hansford

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel from UNITED KINGDOM | Jul. 29, 2019 00:00

Bob, if you are healthy, you can apply. It costs 151 sterlings for single entry type.

Asked by Wayne Kelso from UNITED KINGDOM | Jun. 17, 2019 01:43

TEFL Legalisation

Do I need to legalise my TEFL document to work in China? I didn't have to do it last time, but I've been told I might have to do it before I come back after the summer.

Answers (1)

Answered by Greta from USA | Jun. 17, 2019 02:32

Dear, you may need to legalise your TEFL documents to work in China.