240-hour visa-free transit
United Kingdom - China 240-hour transit eligibility
The United Kingdom is an island nation off the northwest coast of continental Europe. British passport holders are eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit via London Heathrow (LHR) or Manchester (MAN).
- Region
- Western Europe
- Common departure cities
- London, Manchester
- Beijing time difference
- 7–8 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: London → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
Before you transit — get China-ready
Open the full arrival checklist →Important reminders
- Visa-free entry does not allow work and cannot be extended.
- Register temporary accommodation within 24 hours after check-in.
- Tibet and some border areas may require extra permits before travel.