Embassy of the United Kingdom in Beijing
Open 24/7- Address
- 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Peter Wilson Cmg
United Kingdom
China
British Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 4 consulates general
- 1 consulate
In China, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Beijing, 4 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing and a consulate in Beijing. Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Map: the United Kingdom’s 6 missions in China
Map: the United Kingdom’s 6 missions in China
British Embassy in Beijing
The British embassy is in Beijing, the capital of China, at 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing. The head of mission on record is Peter Wilson Cmg. Its website is linked on its page.
British consulates in China
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Wuhan
33F, Pingan Finance Centre, 1628 Zhongshan Avenue, Jiang'an District, 430010 Wuhan
Open 24/7 - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Shanghai
The British Centre, 17F Garden Square, 968 West Beijing Road, 200041 Shanghai
Open 24/7 - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Guangzhou
22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre, 5 Zhujiang Road West, Zhujiang New Town, 510623 Guangzhou
Open 24/7 - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chongqing
Suite 2801, Metropolitan Oriental Plaza, 68 Zourong Road, Yu Zhong District, 400010 Chongqing
Open 24/7 - Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Beijing
光华路 1, 100020 Beijing
The United Kingdom also has 4 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing and a consulate in Beijing; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
United Kingdom visa for Chinese citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of China
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In China, applications go to the British embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Beijing, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
China’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of China in the United Kingdom (7)
In return, China has 7 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in China
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 6 of them are in China.
Travel to China for British citizens
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. In China, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When British missions in China are closed
British missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in China?
The British embassy is in Beijing, at 11 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, 100600 Beijing.
Does the United Kingdom have consulates in China?
Yes, the United Kingdom has 4 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing and a consulate in Beijing.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for China?
British citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Does China have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, China has its embassy in London, along with 6 other missions in the United Kingdom.