Chinese Consulate General in Manchester
Consulate General 
China Manchester, United Kingdom
- Address
- Denison Road 71, M14 5RX Manchester
- Phone
- +44-161-2489304
- Fax
- +44-161-2572672
Head of mission: Tang Rui
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 January 2026
China’s consulate general in Manchester has its offices at Denison Road 71, M14 5RX Manchester, while China’s embassy is in London, about 257 km away. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 13:00–17:00. British citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Chinese consulate general in Manchester
| Monday | 13:00–17:00 For passport and travel document delivery |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:00–17:00 For passport and travel document delivery |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 For passport and travel document delivery |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00 For passport and travel document delivery |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00 For passport and travel document delivery |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
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)
The Chinese consulate general in Manchester is listed as open Monday to Friday, 13:00–17:00.
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 need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Whether the Chinese consulate general in Manchester takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Pakistan in ManchesterPakistan House, 137 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5JB
China’s other missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of China in London
Portland Place 49-51, London
- 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)
For matters it cannot handle, the Chinese embassy in London (257 km) is responsible. The Chinese consulate general in Manchester is one of 7 missions of China in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester and London. The United Kingdom in turn has 6 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese consulate general in Manchester
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Manchester. The head of mission on record is Tang Rui. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Denison Road 71, M14 5RX Manchester. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Manchester includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number 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 consulate general in Manchester is closed
Expect the Chinese consulate general in Manchester to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in Manchester
Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Manchester, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Chinese consulate general in Manchester
The Chinese consulate general in Manchester has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester?
The Chinese consulate general in Manchester is at Denison Road 71, M14 5RX Manchester.
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester?
The Chinese consulate general in Manchester is listed as open Monday to Friday, 13:00–17:00.
Is the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese consulate general in Manchester do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester closed?
The Chinese consulate general in Manchester 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 need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Chinese embassy is in London, about 257 km from the Chinese consulate general in Manchester.
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