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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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 19 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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 19 minutes)

China Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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

Phone: 0044-1313372620,0044-1313371790 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 19 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: Close now (Open in 4 hours 19 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
Tisha B'Av	Thursday, July 23	1 day, 13 hours
Army Day	Saturday, August 01	1 week, 3 days
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 03	1 week, 5 days
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	3 weeks, 3 days
Chinese Valentine's Day	Wednesday, August 19	4 weeks
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)	Wednesday, August 26	1 month
Spirit Festival	Thursday, August 27	1 month
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 31	1 month, 1 week
Teachers' Day	Thursday, September 10	1 month, 2 weeks
Rosh Hashana	Saturday, September 12	1 month, 3 weeks
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	1 month, 4 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 months

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:

Tisha B'Av (GB) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (1 day, 19 hours)

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London, United Kingdom 04:41^AMTuesday, July 21, 2026

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