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 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Chinese and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 40 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- 2nd January (GB) Fri, Jan 02, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs China
London, United Kingdom time is 8:00 hours behind Beijing, China