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FCDO travel advice for China. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
This travel advice covers mainland China. See travel advice for the…
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Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
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Information for British citizens moving to or living in China, including guidance on residency, healthcare and travel.
You can come to the UK for up to 30 days as part of a tour group through the approved destination status agreement (ADS) if you're a Chinese citizen
FCDO travel advice for Hong Kong. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin to further and protect British interests.
FCDO travel advice for Macao. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from China for healthcare practitioners.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in China.
Report on Vince Cable’s visit to five cities across China to strengthen and extend our business, science, education and cultural ties.
The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government.
Apply for a transit visa if you stop at a UK airport on your way to another destination - types of visas, cost, documents, how to apply
You may need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
The British Embassy in Beijing maintains and develops relations between the UK and China.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy and Consulates in China.
Includes travel advice and how to get married abroad.
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