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China Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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London Belfast Edinburgh Manchester Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

China Embassy in London, United Kingdom

49-51 Portland Place London W1B 1Jl.

Phone: 0044-20-72994049, 0797 0292561 (24 hours) Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 7 minutes)

China Consulate General in Belfast, United Kingdom

75-77 Malone Rd, Belfast Bt9 6Sb, United Kingdom.

Phone: 0044-90737108,0044-7895 306461 Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 7 minutes)

China Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

55 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Eh12 5Qg Scotland, U.K.,

Phone: 0044-1313372620,0044-1313371790 Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 7 minutes)

China Consulate General in Manchester, United Kingdom

Denison House, 71 Denison Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5Rx, United Kingdom.

Phone: 0044-161-2489304 Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 7 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following British and Chinese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	1 day, 2 hours
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	3 days, 2 hours
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	1 week, 5 days
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	2 weeks, 6 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month
Spring Festival Eve	Monday, February 16	1 month
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	1 month
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for China?

British citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in United Kingdom for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in United Kingdom?

The Chinese representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox New Year (GB) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (1 day, 9 hours)

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