China maintains the Consulate General of China in Manchester to provide consular services for Chinese nationals in this part of the UK.
Contact Details
| Address | Denison House, 71 Denison Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5RX, United Kingdom |
| Head of Mission | Tang Rui, Consul General |
| Consular district | Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Tyne and Wear, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Durham, Derbyshire, Cumbria, Northumberland, Chester and East Yorkshire |
Opening Hours
The official website gives no fixed public hours (checked October 2026). Telephone hours: passports and travel documents: Monday to Friday 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00 (+44 161 224 8986).
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate general at Denison House, 71 Denison Road, Rusholme in Manchester M14 5RX.
- Opening hours: the official website gives no fixed public hours.
- Telephone hours: passports and travel documents: Monday to Friday 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00 (+44 161 224 8986).
- Good to know: Visas are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (+44 161 236 9619).
- Telephone hours: passports and travel documents: Monday to Friday 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00 (+44 161 224 8986).
- Good to know: Visas are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (+44 161 236 9619).
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who does the Chinese consulate general in Manchester serve?
China runs this consulate general for its citizens in the UK. According to the FCDO list, Tang Rui heads the office as consul general (since July 2023). With this office, China has 3 career consular posts across the UK. Its consular district covers Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Tyne and Wear, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Durham, Derbyshire, Cumbria, Northumberland, Chester and East Yorkshire. The office is located in England. Distance to the Chinese Embassy in London: about 260 km.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Chinese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment where possible – walk-in capacity is limited.
Visa and entry information for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in China (up to 30 days); a valid passport is required. The FCDO publishes the current entry rules in its foreign travel advice; check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the consulate general closes on UK bank holidays; the Chinese national day (1 October) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Chinese citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112); for non-emergency police matters call 101.
Where else is China represented in the United Kingdom?
China in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of China
- Belfast – Consulate General
- Edinburgh – Consulate General
- Manchester – Consulate General (this page)
Common questions about the Manchester consulate general
What is the address of the Chinese consulate general in Manchester?
At Denison House, 71 Denison Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5RX.
Which areas does the Chinese consulate general in Manchester cover?
Its consular district is Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Tyne and Wear, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Durham, Derbyshire, Cumbria, Northumberland, Chester and East Yorkshire, according to the FCDO.
Who heads the Chinese consulate general in Manchester?
Tang Rui, Consul General, according to the FCDO list.
Do British citizens need a visa for China?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – consular offices outside London (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for China. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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