The British Embassy, Beijing Shi, China

The British Embassy in Beijing maintains and develops relations between the UK and China. Find out more on our UK and China news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting China. You can access UK government services while in China. Our work covers a range of issues including bolstering global security, increasing mutual economic prosperity, establishing stronger people-to-people ties and supporting British nationals in China.

If you’re travelling in China, see our China travel advice about coronavirus (COVID-19). See also our coronavirus travel advice for all our latest guidance on travel during coronavirus. If you’re in China and you need advice which is not covered by reading our travel advice then you can contact us online If you’re in China and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +86 10 8529 6600.

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel. Before you are able to leave China with an ETD you will need to obtain an Exit Visa from your local Public Security Bureau’s (PSB) Entry and Exit Division. This may take up to 10 working days. Consular staff can direct you to the nearest PSB. Please note that we are unable to issue ETDs if requested for the following reasons:

  • you wish to renew your Chinese residence permit – ETDs are for travel purposes only
  • your normal passport is with the local PSB to renew your Chinese residence permit – the Chinese authorities will not permit you to hold more than one visa at the same time

Apply online for an emergency travel document

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf. If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document.

 

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