British Embassy in Beijing
Embassy 
United Kingdom Beijing, China
- Address
- 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +86 10 5192 4218
Head of mission: Peter Wilson Cmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s embassy to China is in Beijing, the capital of China, at 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing. It is listed as open 7 days a week. The United Kingdom requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Beijing
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Beijing is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of China
United KingdomChina Visa required China visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Egypt in Beijing2 Ritan Dong Lu, Beijing, China
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Embassy of New Zealand in BeijingNo. 1 Ritan Dongerjie, (1 Ritan East 2nd Street), Chaoyang District, 100600, Beijing
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Embassy of Vietnam in BeijingSố 32 đường Guanghua, quận Chaoyang, Bắc Kinh, Trung Quốc, Beijing
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Embassy of Bulgaria in BeijingXiu Shui Bei Jie 4, Beijing
The United Kingdom’s other missions in China
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Wuhan
33F, Pingan Finance Centre, 1628 Zhongshan Avenue, Jiang'an District, 430010 Wuhan
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Shanghai
The British Centre, 17F Garden Square, 968 West Beijing Road, 200041 Shanghai
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Guangzhou
22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre, 5 Zhujiang Road West, Zhujiang New Town, 510623 Guangzhou
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chongqing
Suite 2801, Metropolitan Oriental Plaza, 68 Zourong Road, Yu Zhong District, 400010 Chongqing
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Beijing
光华路 1, 100020 Beijing
All missions of the United Kingdom in China (6)
Besides the British embassy in Beijing, the United Kingdom has 5 other missions in China. Consulates: Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Beijing. China in turn has 7 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary General's report on cooperation with the United Nations
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary General's report on cooperation with the United Nations. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate
UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on arbitrary detention. Delivered at the 63rd Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate
UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Beijing
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Beijing. The head of mission on record is Peter Wilson Cmg.
Address and contact
Address: 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing. The record for the British embassy in Beijing includes a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to China
China requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the British embassy in Beijing is closed
Expect the British embassy in Beijing to be shut on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Beijing
Current procedures for the British embassy in Beijing, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Beijing
The British embassy in Beijing has 26 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Beijing?
The British embassy in Beijing is at 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Beijing?
The British embassy in Beijing is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Beijing open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Beijing include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Beijing closed?
The British embassy in Beijing closes on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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