The Exemption from Fingerprint Collection for Chinese Visa_CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IN EDINBURGH

To further facilitate Chinese visa application, from 17 December 2025 to 31 December 2026, the Chinese Embassy in the UK will exempt fingerprint collection for all short-term visa applicants with a stay of up to 180 days.

For applicants of D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 and Z visas, which require the application for a residence permit after entry into China, fingerprint collection will still be required.

Please note that fingerprint collection will continue to be waived for the following categories of applicants:

1. Children under the age of 14 and adults over the age of 70;

2. Holders of diplomatic passports, or those eligible for diplomatic, service or courtesy visas of China;

3. Applicants who are missing all ten fingers or whose fingerprints cannot be collected.

Enquiries Tel: +44-1312292519

Email: edinburghcentre@visaforchina.org

The Exemption from Fingerprint Collection for Chinese Visa

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