Visa application process for entry to China for British citizens travelling from the UK

Passport Information:

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.

To enter China, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and 2 blank pages for visas and stamping.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements, renew your passport if you need to.

Applying for a visa for British citizens

For British Citizens - If you’re 14 to 70 years old, you must apply for a visa online and then go in person to a visa for China application center. Officials will take a scan of your fingerprints as part of your application. There are visa application centers in London, Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh. If you’re aged 13 or under, or 71 or over, you do not have to attend in person.

 The Chinese Embassy has further information on visa categories and how to apply.

Check your visa details carefully and do not overstay your visa. The authorities carry out regular checks.

Before applying for your visa, all travel and accommodation arrangements will need to be booked and receipts printed for both as you will be asked for this information as you complete your online visa application and for your visit to visa center.

Please make sure that you allow enough time for your visa application to be processed.

International participants

Please contact your Chinese Embassy or Consulate General based in your country of residence.

If you require a visa invitation letter to assist with your visa application or if you have any queries, please email: workshops@alportsyndromealliance.org

The attached visa application process for British Citizens will assist you with your visa application for the relevant country you will be applying from.

Overview of visa process

  1. Book flights and accommodation

  2. Email  workshops@alportsyndromealliance.org to request invitation letter and provide all personal details required for invitation letter

  3. You will receive an email from workshops@alportsyndromealliance.org with your invitation letter

  4. Apply for visa online https://bio.visaforchina.cn/LON3_EN/qianzhengyewu

  5. Print out online application and all documentation as outlined in visa process attached

  6. Collect from visa center

Once you have completed the online form, you must print out two copies of your application, along with the invitation letter (Chinese and English translation) and you will need to print two copies of receipts for your flight and accommodation bookings and have a spare passport photo with you in case the online one is not suitable.

Please note ALL participants to the workshop will need to apply for a business visa, if you have colleagues, family, and partners attending with you they will need to apply for a tourist visa.

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