How long should it take to receive your Chinese visa after application?

I'm a UK resident and I sent my Chinese Visa application form with the required documents (passport etc.) away about 7 days ago now.

I sent it by Royal Mail Special Delivery to the Chinese Embassy in London but not sure whether it was the correct place to send it or not, although the post office said that was fine.

I'm wondering how long it should take for me to receive it and if I have sent it to the wrong place would I still get it back somehow since I sent it with Special Delivery.



There seems to be so many different websites saying different things and offering different services it would be great if someone knew the exact time-scale for the standard service processing time?How long should it take to receive your Chinese visa after application?
You should have your visa and passport in a week or so.

Usually I get mine returned in less than one week.

If you pay for expedited service you can get it in a day or two.