Chinese Embassy in London
Embassy 
China London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Portland Place 49-51, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7299 4049
- Website
- gb.china-embassy.gov.cn
Head of mission: Zheng Zeguang
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
The Chinese embassy in London stands at Portland Place 49-51, London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
China visa for British citizens
United KingdomChina Visa required China visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
ChinaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of China
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. Check with the Chinese embassy in London whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Poland in LondonPortland Place 47, W1B 1JH London
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High Commission of Kenya in LondonPortland Place 45, London
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Consulate of Colombia in LondonPortland Place 35, London
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High Commission of Namibia in LondonChandos Street 6, London
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Consulate General of Portugal in LondonPortland Place 3, W1B 1HR London
China’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Consulate General of China in Manchester
Denison Road 71, M14 5RX Manchester
- Consulate General of China in Edinburgh
Corstorphine Road 55, EH12 5QG Edinburgh
- Consulate General of China in Belfast
Malone Road 77, BT9 6SH Belfast
- Consular Office of China in Manchester
Mosley Street 71, M2 3HR Manchester
- Consulate of China in London
Portland Place 31, London
- Embassy Branch Office of China in London
Lancaster Gate 16, W2 3LH London
All missions of China in the United Kingdom (7)
The Chinese embassy in London is one of 7 missions of China in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast and London. The United Kingdom in turn has 6 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in London. The head of mission on record is Zheng Zeguang.
Address and contact
Address: Portland Place 49-51, London. The record for the Chinese embassy in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Chinese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
When the Chinese embassy in London is closed
The Chinese embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of China such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in London
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Chinese embassy in London
The Chinese embassy in London has 21 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in London?
The Chinese embassy in London is at Portland Place 49-51, London.
When is the Chinese Embassy in London closed?
The Chinese embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do British citizens need a visa for China?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
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