Last updated 2026-07-23
Courtesy visa to China for British citizens
Visa overview
Meant for foreigners who are given courtesy due to their special status, such as diplomatic passport holders who travel to China in private for tourism, visiting relatives or transit, and others. 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
Diplomatic or official passport holder, spouse, minor child
Time frames and cost
Documents
Mandatory
Supporting
Additional
*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.
Requirements
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.
Visa Information
English international
Type of visa
Courtesy
Category
Courtesy visa
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