On March 10th and 11th, 2026, the British Consulate-General Shanghai, in partnership with BritCham Shanghai, hosted two Pop-up Consulate events in Ningbo and Hangzhou.
Representatives from a diverse spectrum of backgrounds, including universities and businesses, attended the pop-up events. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in direct conversations with the guest speakers from the Consulate, Alan Bryson (Vice Consul) and Ed Humphris (Visa Outreach Officer, UK Visas and Immigration).
Mr Ed Humphris, Visa Outreach Officer（UKVI）During the General Session, Alan Bryson walked through the available support that British nationals can access through the Consulate.
He underscored the UK’s commitment to delivering 24/7 global consular support, with a special emphasis on assisting vulnerable individuals. He highlighted the services that the Consular Section was able to carry out and signposted where to look and who to go to for specialist advice.
Alan encouraged people to use the 24/7 number: +86 (0)20 3279 2000 for urgent consular assistance, check out FCDO Travel Advice and ensure they have adequate travel or other insurance.
Additionally, he outlined the areas where British people most commonly fall foul of local law: drug and immigration-related offences; as well as the potential consequences of committing offences in China, local procedures around this and what Consular Staff can and cannot do.
General Public Session
Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you at our future events!
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