China visa for United Kingdom citizens
Visa-free
United Kingdom citizens can visit China without a visa.
Stay up to 30 days
Max stay
30 days
Cost
GBP 151 (standard) / GBP 182 (express)
Passport validity
6 months
Processing time
4-7 working days
Validity
Varies (typically 1-2 years multi-entry)
Overview
United Kingdom citizens must obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate of China before departure.
Before you fly
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Application process
- 1Fill out the visa application form
- 2Gather required documents
- 3Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
- 4Submit the application and pay fees
- 5Wait for processing
Extension
Extension possible
Can extend visa at local Public Security Bureau (PSB) before expiry. Extension not guaranteed.
Safety
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws and exit bans
Country facts
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Language
- Mandarin Chinese
- Capital
- Beijing
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your China trip
China visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United Kingdom passport
- Georgia (Visa-free)
- Hong Kong SAR China (Visa-free)
- India (e-Visa)
- Indonesia (Visa on arrival)
- Iraq (Visa on arrival)
- Japan (Visa-free)
- Jordan (Visa on arrival)
- Kazakhstan (Visa-free)
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