Dear Applicants,
China Online Visa Processing System will be officially launched by the Chinese Embassy in the UK on March 31, 2025. Applicants could enjoy convenience of filling out the form and uploading materials online.
Visa Center will conduct a system upgrade on March 28. After the upgrade, all forms filled out on the existing website will no longer be usable. Therefore, applicants who have already filled out forms on the current website are requested to submit their materials to the Visa Center by March 28 (including March 28).
Additionally, during the system upgrade period (from 17:00 on March 27 to 09:00 on March 30), it is recommended to suspend filling out forms to avoid information loss.
After the launch of the online visa application, if you want to know about the visa application process please click here
Friendly Reminder: Due to a high volume of visa applications, we kindly advise applicants to arrange their application times reasonably,thus preventing unnecessary inconvenience.
Application Submission: 9a.m - 3p.m
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 of Favorable Visa Policy for "Young Envoys Scholarship(YES)Programe" Applicants
Chinese Embassy and the Consulates-General in the UK shall issue three-year F visa with multiple entries, applicants with exclusive YES invitations issued by CEAIE are eligible. At the same time, visa processing fees (including expedited fees) will be waived. Applicants should bring relevant documents (including passport, application form, YES invitation letter and photos of the application) directly to the embassy or the consulateds-general for application.
Adress of the Chinese Embassy:31 PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON, W1B 1QD
Office Hours:9:00-12:00(Monday to Friday, except for holidays)