Foreign embassies and consulates in China, plus China's own diplomatic missions abroad — with contact details, office hours and visa guidance for each.
China hosts 406 foreign embassies and diplomatic missions, most of them in Beijing, representing countries from 6 continents. China also maintains 278 embassies and consulates in 178 countries worldwide, spanning 6 continents.
China is host to 406 foreign diplomatic missions sent by 162 countries. As in most countries, the diplomatic community is centred on the capital, Beijing, where 162 of these missions are based. Missions are also present in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Not every mission offers the same services. The list below includes 222 consulate generals, 163 embassys, 11 honorary consulates, 9 consulates and 1 consular office. An embassy is the main mission and normally sits in the capital; a consulate general or consulate handles visas and passport work for its own region; an honorary consulate offers limited help and usually cannot issue visas. If you are unsure which one to approach, our guide to embassies and consulates explains the difference in plain language. Read the guide →
China maintains its own network of 278 embassies and consulates in 178 countries across 6 continents. If you are a China citizen travelling or living overseas, these are the offices that renew your passport, register a birth abroad and assist in an emergency.
Every listing on this page links to a full profile with the street address, telephone number, email, official website, a map and live opening hours converted to China local time. Contact details change without notice, so always confirm on the mission's official website before travelling to an appointment.
406 diplomatic missions located in China, most in Beijing. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and visa services.
China operates 278 diplomatic missions in 178 countries across 6 continents. Click any country to find the address, phone number, and services offered.
Entry rules for China depend on your nationality — many travelers need a visa or electronic authorization, while some enter visa-free for short stays. Check with the nearest China mission listed above.
Applications are handled by China's embassies and consulates abroad, or through authorized visa centers. Book an appointment and confirm required documents before you apply.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process. Start with the official immigration portal of China.
Always confirm current requirements with the nearest China embassy before travel. (Replace this section with your hand-written visa guide for China.)
China hosts 406 foreign diplomatic missions — embassies, consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates. The full list above is searchable by country.
Most missions are concentrated in Beijing (162 missions), typically near government ministries and the diplomatic quarter.
Yes — China operates 278 diplomatic missions abroad, each listed above with full contact details.
Select your country from the list above to open its embassy page, where you'll find phone, email, address, a map and current office hours. For emergencies, use the 24-hour consular line on the official website.