🇨🇳 China
China Visa (tourist or business, via the UK visa centre)
A China visa through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh, with fingerprints taken in person. British citizens can visit China for up to 30 days without a visa until 31 December 2026; this service is for longer stays, other purposes, and UK residents on other passports.
TouristSingle entry
Processing4–10 days
Total fee£229.00
Max stay30 days
Documents
What you'll need
Documents you’ll need
- Passport (bio page scan)
- Recent passport-style photo
- Flight and hotel bookings, or an invitation letter
- Previous Chinese visas (if any)
- UK residence proof (non-British applicants)
Requirements can vary for different nationalities.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
How to apply
The application process
- 1
Eligibility check
Confirm the right visa for your nationality and trip.
- 2
Application & documents
Complete the form and upload your documents.
- 3
Review & submission
We check for errors and submit to the authority.
- 4
Decision & delivery
Receive your visa or authorisation, with tracking throughout.