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Embassy of China in London, United Kingdom

Embassy of China in London, United Kingdom, located at 49 Portland Place. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of China, or view the information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, official website, Facebook page, Twitter, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    49 Portland Place
    London W1B 1JL
    United Kingdom
  • Telephone

  • +44 20 7299 4049, +40 20 7776 7888
  • Fax

  • +40 20 7710 6001 
  • Email

  • [email protected]
    [email protected] (visa and legalization affairs)
    [email protected] (Chinese passport and notarization affairs)
  • Office Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Except British and Chinese holidays)

Location Map

Location map of the Embassy of China in London, United Kingdom

Website

Office website

Social Media

Services

The following is a brief listing of services offered at the Embassy of China in London, United Kingdom.

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents

Head of Mission

Zheng Zeguang, Ambassador

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to China without a visa. The most common types of China visas are the following.

  • Crew visa (C)
  • Permanent residence visa (D)
  • Visit Visa (F)
  • Transit visa (G)
  • Long-term journalist visa (J1)
  • Short-term journalist visa (J2)
  • Tourist visa (L)
  • Business visa (M)
  • Family reunion visa (Q1)
  • Family visit visa (Q2)
  • Talent visa (R)
  • Long-term private visit visa (S1)
  • Short-term private visit visa (S2)
  • Long-term study visa (X1)
  • Short-term study visa (X2)
  • Working visa (Z)

Visa Services

Chinese diplomatic missions around the world, including embassies and consulates, provide visa services. These missions handle visa applications for individuals who wish to visit China for various purposes, such as tourism, study, work, business, or other activities.

Passport Services

Chinese embassies and consulates process passport applications and renewals for Chinese citizens and also provide assistance in case of lost or stolen passports.

Consular Assistance

Chinese diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Chinese citizens who are traveling or residing abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Chinese citizens in legal trouble.

Holidays in China

Planning your travels and want to stay updated on holidays in China? Here's a handy, organized list https://mostholidays.com

Besides Embassy of China in London, United Kingdom China also has 3 representations in the following cities of United Kingdom:


All diplomatic missions of China in United Kingdom

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This page was last edited on 22 February 2023 at 06:15 AM (EST).