Last updated 2026-07-23
Standard visitor visa to United Kingdom for Chinese citizens
Tourist, Approved destination status agreement, ADS
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, other
, business
, work
, medical reasons
, study
Visa overview
Allows individuals to visit the UK for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings, short-term study and for some types of paid activities up to 6 months. This visa is highly versatile and can also cover participation in unpaid volunteer work for up to 30 days, recreational courses, and medical treatment.
Visa validity period
from 1 month to 10 years
Consular fee
£127 - £1,128 (~$170 - ~$1,502)
Select the purpose of your visit
Tourist visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, passenger
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Private visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, family, relative, friend
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Charity visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, charity worker, tourist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Business visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Paid engagements or events visa
Eligible individuals
Professional, specialist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Medical visa
Eligible individuals
Patient, needed of treatment
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 11 months
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 11 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£234 (~$312)
Visa for school exchange programme
Eligible individuals
Student, schoolchild, examinee
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Recreational course visa
Eligible individuals
Student, tourist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)
Academic, senior doctor and dentist visa
Eligible individuals
Academic, senior doctor, dentist, researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£234 (~$312)
Chinese tour group visa
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
1 month
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
£127 (~$170)
Short-term study visa
Eligible individuals
Student, intern, examinee
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£135 - £1,128 (~$180 - ~$1,502)