Chinese visa is a permit issued by visa authorities of China in accordance with the laws and regulations of China to a foreign citizen for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory of China. The Chinese Visa Authorities issue Diplomatic Visa, Courtesy Visa, Service Visa or Ordinary Visa to a foreign citizen according to his or her status, purpose of visit and type of passport.
Due to changes of issuing Chinese visas in the United Kingdom, the Chinese embassy in the UK does not issue china visas directly to the public. When applying for your china visa skip the queue by visiting China visa fast track office London (no appointments required) or send by courier. If applying by post you need to send your China visa application to China visa UK Head office.