VIP

The visa center only handles applications for holding regular passports.
You can continue to fill out the form and submit the visa materials to the embassy and consulate for processing.

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If the validity period of the passport is less than 6 months, there is a risk of being refused or refused entry. It is recommended to replace the passport!

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To ensure the validity of your visa, it is recommended that you apply for it three months before coming to China.

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VIP Service

VIP Email:ukvip@visaforchina.org

Package 1 (£ 66.00 )

Assisted Form Filling Service + Free printing and copy

  • Assistance from the visa center staff is available to help you complete the application form.

  • Free printing and copy service.

Package 2 (£ 66.00)

Fast Lane Service+No reservation required

  • Priority processing of your visa application is available.
  • No reservation required.

Package 3 (£ 66.00)

Extended Hour Service+Free printing

  • Submit your visa applicationg between 8:30-9:00am or 3:00-4:00pm.
  • Free printing service.

Important Notice

Notice

Update time:2025-05-06

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in London will be closed on 5 May 2025 and 26 May 2025 two days due to the Bank Holiday. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your understanding.

 
Based on a note from the Chinese Embassyin theUK, from 31 March 2025 all  applicants are required to visit the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in London, creat/sign in your account, and then click My account to fill the application form and upload all necessary documents online. Detailed information regarding the application process, please click hereThis must be read!!! Please note: Before submitting your passport at the Visa Center, please ensure that the your application status isApproved and  wait for email notifications of your visa progress. Once you've received the confirmation email, you can bring your Visa Application certificate and passport to the visa centre.
 
 
Please be aware of phone scams!
Please note that we do not ask for any payment by phone or online. All the payment regarding your visa application should be done when you are in the visa centre. 
If you think you've been scammed and concern about your Chinese visa application, please write to us.
If you think you've fallen victim, please report to the police and contact your bank immediately.
 
 
Notice on Visa Facilitation for "Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) Program" Applicants
 

The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the UK will issue three-year F visa with multiple entries to applicants with exclusive YES Invitations issued by CEAIE. At the same time, visa processing fees (including fees for expedited processing ) will be waived. Applicants should submit their applications online on the website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (https://www.visaforchina.cn/LON3_EN/qianzhengyewu). After receiving the notice of approval, applicants should bring relevant documents (including passport, YES Invitation and photos of the applicant) to the embassy or consulates-general for processing.

Address of the Chinese Embassy:   31 PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON, W1B 1QD

                 Office Hours:   9:00—12:00 (Monday to Friday, except for holidays)