Last updated 1 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Service visa in China for British citizens
Official visit visa, Official visa
Service visa — what you need to know
Issued for the government officers, consular officers and their accompanying spouses and minor children, who are holding service passports or UNLP passports (red or blue), traveling to China for official visit or transit. Foreign travelers can submit their entry information online before entering China using various official platforms, including the National Immigration Administration (NIA) website via PC or smartphone, the “NIA 12367” mobile app, or the WeChat (Alipay) mini program.
Eligible individuals:
- Government officer
- Consular officer
- Official passport holder
- Family member
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 4 days to 7 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Type of visa
Service visa
Category
Service visa