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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and the General (Tibet) section (update on the situation in Lhasa). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Following widespread unrest, including violent protests in the city of Lhasa, Tibet and in some Tibetan areas of the provinces of Sichuan and Qinghai and at Xiahe in Gansu in China, the situation remains tense. The Chinese authorities have said there is no curfew in force in Lhasa, but they have also said that they will not process applications for travel to Tibet at this time. We are also aware of reports that the Chinese authorities are preventing travel to Tibetan areas of Gansu, Sichuan and Qinghai Provinces. You should not attempt to travel to Tibet without permission from the Chinese authorities.



Reports indicate a number of fatalities and numerous injuries. You should avoid all areas where demonstrations are taking place and be aware of heightened tensions and disruption to travel at this time. You should keep yourself informed of developments, including by regularly checking this travel advice. See the General (Tibet) section of this advice for more details.



Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in China have led to a small number of human fatalities. The last fatality was in 2007. See the Health section of this advice and the FCO’s Avian and Pandemic Influenza Factsheet for more details.



British nationals require visas to enter China. Visas cannot be obtained on arrival except at Hainan Island. Carefully check your visa validity as fines can be levied for overstaying. See the Entry Requirements section of this travel advice for more details.



There is a low threat from terrorism in China. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.



The tropical cyclone season in China normally runs from May to November, affecting the south eastern coastal regions of China. See the Natural Disasters (Typhoons) section of this advice and the Hurricanes page of the FCO website for more details.



Most visits to China are trouble free. The main type of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in China in 2006 was for replacing lost or stolen passports (132 cases). Please note that only the British Embassy in Beijing has the facility to issue replacement passports, although applications can be submitted at the Consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.



We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. Please see the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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