I am planning a trip from Beijing to UK and then back and making some notes that may be helpful for others.
*This information is updated on August 29th 2021 and it is likely to change. You are advised to double check all the information by yourself through the following resources:
Resources: –
– UK Government Requirements for Entering UK here.
– UK Government Entry to China information here.
– Chinese Embassy in UK: the latest information is here;
– CNN overview about entry to UK here.
– Wechat Group. There are two wechat groups, one is for people from all over the world who want to return to China, and one is for people from UK looking to go to China.
1) – Internationals looking to return to China (you can add me on wechat: richyingjie and add in the request “return to China group”). This one also has links to students from different countries.
2) – UK to China (you can add me on wechat: richyingjie and add in the request “return to China UK group”)
*This following is map on 23rd August 2021 – please join the first wechat group for the most up to date information
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The process of going from China to UK:
– Check if the country is amber, red or green and follow requirements on UK gov website here.
– Make sure to check the UK to China process carefully in advance because that is likely more complex.
The process of going from UK to China:
– Start filling out the self monitoring form 7 days before going to China here.
– Scan the QR code here to register.
– Stay in a quarantine hotel for 14 days in China.
There are currently no direct flights between UK and China, so you also need to check the third country requirements carefully.
Student visas from UK are not currently allowed to return to China.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chinese Embassy in the UK for consultation:
Chinese Embassy in the UK: testreportuk@gmail.com
The Chinese Consulate General in Manchester: lingshixiezhu_man@163.com
The Chinese Consulate General in Edinburgh: lsxz_edi@163.com
The Chinese Consulate General in Belfast: chinacnbft@gmail.com
