Your photo
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Corporate and business travel specialists
Your China visa,handled by experts.
Tourist, business, work and family China visa applications prepared, checked and booked for you, with clear fixed fees. For individuals and companies across the UK.
- 1Apply online
- 2We check
- 3Visa centre
- 4Collect
Which China visa do you need?
Pick the main reason for your trip. We’ll show what you need before you start.
Business M visa: meetings, trade fairs and sourcing. You’ll need an invitation letter from the Chinese company. British citizens can also travel visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026.
Start business visa application Your answers are saved as you go, so you can finish later. Part of Unique Visa ServicesHelping UK travellers since 2008
Every document checkedBefore your appointment
Corporate accountsOne team for all your travellers
Manchester office61 Mosley Street, city centre
- 1
Apply online
Answer a few questions and upload your passport, photo and documents.
- 2
We check and book
We complete the official form, check every document and book your appointment.
- 3
Visit the visa centre
Hand in your passport and give fingerprints in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
- 4
Collect your visa
Your passport comes back with the visa inside, usually within 3 to 4 working days.
Every type of China visa
Choose a visa to see what it’s for, the documents you need and the full price.
Tourist visa (L)Business visa (M)Exchange visa (F)Work visa (Z)Student visa (X1, X2)Family visa (Q1, Q2)Family of foreigners (S1, S2)Transit visa (G)Cruise visaCrew visa (C)Journalist visa (J1, J2)Talent visa (R)
British passport? Until 31 December 2026 you can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits or transit. You still need a visa to work, study or stay longer. Check if you need a visa.
What we check before your appointment
Most China visa problems come from small mistakes the visa centre won’t fix for you. We catch them before you book.
Your passport
Six months’ validity and two blank visa pages, and details matching your form exactly.
Invitation letters
Every detail the visa centre expects, from passport numbers to company stamps.
The official form
Completed in full and checked against your documents, so nothing is sent back.
China visa fees
The embassy fee and our service fee, shown separately. These prices are for British passport holders.
| Visa | Processing time | Entries | Embassy fee | Our fee | Total you pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard serviceMost China visas | Usually 4 working days | Ask us | £151 | £150 | £301 |
| Express serviceMost China visas | Usually 3 working days | Ask us | £182 | £175 | £357 |
Work (Z) visas: our fee is £200 for standard or express service, so £351 or £382 in total. Embassy fees are charged by the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, may differ for other nationalities and aren’t refundable.
China visa help for UK travellers and businesses
China Visa Expert prepares China visa applications for people and companies across the UK. We check which visa you need, complete the official form, check every document against the rules and book your appointment at the visa centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
We’re part of the Unique Visa Services group, which has helped UK travellers since 2008. Our Manchester office is a short walk from the Manchester visa centre.
Do British citizens need a China visa?
Until 31 December 2026, British citizens can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges and transit. You still need a China visa for longer stays, work, study or journalism, and for trips that continue into 2027. [Check if you need a visa](/china-visa-free-british-citizens/).
Questions people ask
How much is a China visa from the UK?
For most visas, £301 in total for standard service and £357 for express, including the embassy fee. Work visas are £351 or £382.
How long does a China visa take?
Usually 4 working days for standard service and 3 for express, from your appointment.
Do I need to go to the visa centre?
Most applicants aged 14 to 70 attend in person for fingerprints. We prepare everything and book the appointment.
Do British citizens need a China visa?
Not for trips of up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges or transit until 31 December 2026. Longer stays, work and study need a visa.
Can you handle China visas for our company?
Yes. Our corporate China visa services give you one team for every traveller, with fees agreed upfront.
Ready when you are
Start online in about 10 minutes, or call us if you’d rather talk first.