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Notice on China's Visa Waiver Policy for the UK and Canada
From 0:00 on February 17, 2026 to 24:00 on December 31, 2026 (Beijing time), ordinary passport holders from the UK and Canada can be exempted from visa to enter China and stay for up to 30days for business, tourism, family/friends visit, exchange and free requirements still need to obtain a visa bef
Common technical issues and precautions for filling out forms and uploading materials
I.Common technical issues and precautions 1. How to check the submitted application form on the center website 1).Applicants log in to the center website, enter into "Personal Center", click "Details", and click "Completed" to check the status of the application form ; 2).If you cannot find the app
Notice on the China Online Visa Processing System
Dear Applicants, ChinaOnlineVisaProcessingSystemwillbeofficiallylaunchedbythe Chinese Embassyin theUKonMarch31,2025.Applicantscouldenjoyconvenienceoffillingouttheformanduploadingmaterialsonline. After passing the online review, you can then proceed to the visa center to submit your materials (applic
Holiday Notice 2026
Holiday Notice 2026
Notice on the Extension of the Exemption from Fingerprint Collection for Chinese Visa Applicants
Notice on the Extension of the Exemption from Fingerprint Collection for Chinese Visa Applicants
Notice on the Extension of the Unilateral Visa-Free Policy
To further facilitate cross-border exchanges between China and foreign countries, the Chinese government has decided to extend the unilateral visa-free policy for nationals of the following countries (listed below) until 24:00 on December 31, 2026. In addition, from November 10, 2025, to December 31
Notice on applications for Hong Kong and Macau SAR Visas via the Chinese Visa Application Service Center
As of 1 May 2019, applicants who hold ordinary passports and apply for ordinary visas for Hong Kong/Macau SAR are required to submit their applications at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the U.K. will no longer accept such visa applications.
Consular Service Center Launches Overseas Consultation Services for Foreign Nationals Coming to China
Consular Service Center Launches Overseas Consultation Services for Foreign Nationals Coming to China
Important Notice From Chinese Embassy
The Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in London will be closedfrom29thSeptember (Friday) to 3rdOctober (Tuesday) 2023 in accordance to Holiday. The collection date for your visa applications will be adjusted accordingly. Submission Date Collection Date Normal Service Express Level