- Address
- Portland Place 49-51, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7299 4049
- Website
- gb.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Zheng Zeguang
China
United Kingdom
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
- 2 consulates
China is represented in the United Kingdom by 7 missions: an embassy in London, 3 consulates general in Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast, 2 consulates in Manchester and London and 1 other office. British citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Map: China’s 7 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: China’s 7 missions in the United Kingdom
Chinese Embassy in London
At Portland Place 49-51, London, the Chinese embassy represents China towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is Zheng Zeguang. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in the United Kingdom
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- Consulate General of China in Edinburgh
Corstorphine Road 55, EH12 5QG Edinburgh
- Consulate General of China in Belfast
Malone Road 77, BT9 6SH Belfast
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- Consulate of China in London
Portland Place 31, London
- Embassy Branch Office of China in London
Lancaster Gate 16, W2 3LH London
China also has 3 consulates general in Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast and 2 consulates in Manchester and London; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
China visa for British citizens
United KingdomChina Visa required China visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
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China visa requirements for citizens of the United Kingdom
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- Unilateral 30-day visa-free entry
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
China requires British citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in the United Kingdom turn to the Chinese embassy in London or one of the consulates in Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast and London; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
The United Kingdom’s missions in China
Missions of the United Kingdom in China (6)
In return, the United Kingdom has 6 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 7 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Chinese citizens
The United Kingdom requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United Kingdom, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in the United Kingdom are closed
Chinese missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Chinese embassy is in London, at Portland Place 49-51, London.
Does China have consulates in the United Kingdom?
Yes, China has 3 consulates general in Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast and 2 consulates in Manchester and London.
Do British citizens need a visa for China?
British citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in China?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Beijing, along with 5 other missions in China.