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Foreign relations of China

Fewer US student visas issued to Chinese nationals

14:30 26/08/2022
According to an analysis of US visa data by The Wall Street Journal, fewer US student visas are being issued to Chinese nationals. The WSJ claims that the US has granted 50% fewer visas to new...

UK visa wait times double for spouses as skills fears mount

10:12 17/05/2022
UK visa application processing times for spouses wanting to work in Britain have doubled, according to Home Office data. There are now fears that lengthier waiting times for visas could deepen...

UK visit visa fee increases to £100

12:59 20/04/2022
The cost of a UK tourist visa has increased to £100, sparking outrage across the British tourism sector. The London Tourism Recovery Board said: “Anything that makes the UK less affordable than our...

UK visa scheme may be extended to young Hong Kong nationals

13:13 16/02/2022
The UK government has strongly hinted that it will extend its flagship BNO visa scheme – currently reserved for Hong Kong nationals who hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport – to...

US visa restrictions for Chinese journalists relaxed

9:39 23/11/2021
The US and China have reached an agreement to ease visa restrictions on each other’s journalists following a series of tit-for-tat expulsions. Following a virtual meeting between US President, Joe...

UK visa scheme exploited by Chinese spies say officials

11:33 11/08/2021
British security officials claim that a UK visa scheme designed for nationals of Hong Kong is being exploited by Chinese spies. The British National (Overseas) visa scheme was launched on 31 January...

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