China - Consulate of United Kingdom in Guangzhou

You are a Chinese citizen or you are from United Kingdom and are looking for information on the consulate of United Kingdom in Guangzhou situated in China. A consulate in Guangzhou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United Kingdom. It all depends on the importance of Guangzhou and China in the relationships with the government of United Kingdom.


British Consulate General in Guangzhou, China - 22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre - 5 Zhujiang Road West - Zhujiang New Town - 510623 Guangzhou - China

Tel: (+86) (20) 8314 3000

Fax: (+86) (20) 8331 2799

Email: guangzhou.consular@fco.gov.uk

Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-guangzhou


The difference between consulates found in Guangzhou are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of United Kingdom in China besides Guangzhou

British Consulate General in Chongqing, China - Suite 2801, Metropolitan Tower - 68 Zourong Road - Chongqing 400010 - China
Email: chongqing.consular@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+86) (23) 6369 1500 - Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-chongqing

British Consulate General in Guangzhou, China - 22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre - 5 Zhujiang Road West - Zhujiang New Town - 510623 Guangzhou - China
Email: guangzhou.consular@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+86) (20) 8314 3000 - Website: gov.uk/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-guangzhou

British Consulate General in Shanghai, China - The British Centre - 17F, 968 West Beijing Road - Shanghai, 200040 - China
Email: consular.shanghai@fco.gov.uk (consular section) - Tel: (+86) (21) 3279 2000 - Website: gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-consulate-general-shanghai

British Consulate General in Wuhan, China - 33/F, Ping An Finance Centre, Wuhan Tiandi - 1628, Zhongshan Avenue, Jiang'an District - 430010 Wuhan - China
Email: britishconsulate.wuhan@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+86) 27 8270 3600 - Website:

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in China

British Embassy in Beijing, China 11 Guang Hua Lu Jian Guo Men Wai Beijing 100600 China
Email: consularmailbeijing@fco.gov.uk beijingvisamail@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+86) (10) 5192 4000 - Website: www.britishembassy.org.cn

Consulate Appointment in Guangzhou

Most consulates in Guangzhou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Guangzhou first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Guangzhou do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in China or United Kingdom.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Guangzhou please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.