From 31 March 2025 all applicants are required to visit the website www.visaforchina.cn of the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Manchester, create/sign in your account, and then click My account to fill the application form and upload all necessary documents online. Detailed information regarding the application process, please click here. This must be read!!!

Please note: Before submitting your passport at the Visa Centre, please ensure that the your application status is“Approved” and wait for email notifications of your visa progress. Once you've received the confirmation email(Attached Visa Application Certificate), you can bring your Visa Application certificate and passport to the visa centre.Your visa application form is valid for 3 months in the system. We advise you to attend the visa centre ASAP after you receive the confirmation email.

For Online Visa Application Process:Step-by-Step Guide, please click here.

For opening hours, please click here.

Please be aware of phone scams!
Please note that we do not ask for any payment by phone or online. All the payment regarding your visa application should be done when you are in the visa centre. 
If you think you've been scammed and concern about your Chinese visa application, please write to us at manchestercentre@visaforchina.org.
If you think you've fallen victim, please report to the police and contact your bank immediately.