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Visa required
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China passport to United Kingdom
The matrix records a prior visa for Chinese passports to the UK. Tourism uses Standard Visitor, online plus biometrics. ETA is for visa-exempt passports, not a China waiver. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
A visitor visa is not for work or long study. Bank statements, itinerary and ties are common refusal points. Stay follows the foil and the stamp.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- United Kingdom lets 86 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United Kingdom passports get “Visa required” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to United Kingdom
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaUnited Kingdom- Typical duration
- 10.4 hours
- From
- PEK · PVG · CTU
- To
- LHR · LGW
Airlines British Airways, Air China, Virgin Atlantic Airways, China Southern Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+44
Airports
LHR · LGW · MAN · STN
Highlights
- Big Ben
- Stonehenge
- Edinburgh Castle
- Tower of London
- Lake District
China · Visa required
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for United Kingdom?
The matrix records a prior visa for Chinese passports to the UK. Tourism uses Standard Visitor, online plus biometrics. ETA is for visa-exempt passports, not a China waiver.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check United Kingdom immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United Kingdom typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a United Kingdom mission.
What about a United Kingdom passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for United Kingdom as a visitor?
Standard Visitor / ETA：Visitors usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt passports get an ETA first. Visa nationals apply online as a visitor with biometrics.