United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in China
United Kingdom Embassy in Beijing, China
United Kingdom Consulate General in Beijing, China
United Kingdom Consulate General in Chongqing, China
United Kingdom Consulate General in Guangzhou, China
United Kingdom Consulate General in Shanghai, China
United Kingdom Consulate General in Wuhan, China
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Chinese and British holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 30 | 1 week, 3 days |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, December 01 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 22 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in China?
United Kingdom currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in China including Beijing, Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Wuhan.
2 - Do Chinese citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in China for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in China?
The British representative offices in China will be closed in observance of the following Chinese and British holidays in 2025/2024:
- First Sunday of Advent (GB & GB) Sun, Nov 30, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in United Kingdom vs China
London, United Kingdom time is 8:00 hours behind Beijing, China