British Consulate General in Shanghai, China

You will find information such as contact info, email, website address, opening hours and direction to the British Consulate General in Shanghai. The Embassy helps the government of United Kingdom to maintain cordial economic, political, cultural, social and other transnational ties with the government of China.


Head of Mission :
John Edwards, Consul General

Consular Services
Consulate services including visa, passport, document legalization, emergency travel document and assistance, and so on are provided by the embassy and/or consulate. Be sure to contact them ahead on how to book an appointment or be properly directed.

Appointment booking can be done via phone call during the official opening hours. The consulate may have dedicated support for United Kingdom in China, or prioritize their appointments

Visa and Passport
If you want to know more about the types of Visas for your travel to United Kingdom or more information, you can get more information United Kingdom Visa.

Visa types granted by United Kingdom are;

  • United Kingdom Work Visas
  • United Kingdom Business Visas
  • United Kingdom Study Visas
  • United Kingdom Visitor Visas
  • United Kingdom Family Visas
  • United Kingdom Settlement Visas
  • United Kingdom Transit Visas

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United Kingdom Representation in China
United Kingdom is well represented in China by British Consulate General in Shanghai andBritish Consulate General in Chongqing,British Consulate General in Guangzhou,British Consulate General in Wuhan,British Embassy in Beijing . The Embassy is located in the capital city of China and may (may not) provide the same services of the consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

China Representation in United Kingdom
China is also well represented in United Kingdom by Chinese Consulate General in Belfast,Chinese Consulate General in Edinburgh,Chinese Embassy in London,Chinese Consulate General in Manchester . The China Embassy is located in the capital city of United Kingdom and may (may not) provide the same services of the Chinese consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

United Kingdom and China Representation in the World
Both countries have good bilateral relationships and they are well represented in different countries around the world. United Kingdom has 356 Embassies and Consulates worldwide while China has 249 Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the British Consulate General in Shanghai could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.

Disclaimer
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The purpose of your intended travel (Tourist, Business, Studies or etc) and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under United Kingdom immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

other Embassies, Consulates and representations in China

Along with the British Consulate General in Shanghai, United Kingdom also has  4  other representations in China as:

Address:

British Consulate General in Guangzhou, China

22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre
5 Zhujiang Road West
Zhujiang New Town
510623 Guangzhou
China

(+86) (20) 8314 3000

(+86) (20) 8331 2799

http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china

Address:

British Embassy in Beijing, China

11 Guang Hua Lu
Jian Guo Men Wai
Beijing 100600
China

(+86) 10 5192 4000

(+86) 10 5192 4239

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http://www.gov.uk/government/world/china