How to Contact the Embassy in China?

If you are within China, you can contact your country’s embassy in China through the following methods: 1. Official Website
- All embassies in China have official websites that provide contact information, service scope, office hours, etc. You can find the website by searching “country name + embassy in China” (e.g., “French Embassy in China”) via search engines.
- The official website usually offers multiple language options (English, Chinese, etc.) for easy access.

1. Phone Contact
2. The embassy's official website lists consular service phone numbers and emergency assistance phone numbers (such as passport loss, personal safety issues).

3. Note: Emergency hotline is typically available 24 hours a day, while non-emergency matters should be addressed during regular business hours by calling the general consultation line.

4. Email

5. The official website provides public email addresses for the consular department (e.g., consular@embassy.cn), suitable for non-urgent consultations (such as visa material pre-review, appointment scheduling, etc.).

6. Address and Office Hours

7. Embassies in China are usually located in Beijing, and some countries also have consulates in cities like Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.

8. Regular office hours are generally Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (subject to change during holidays).

9. Social Media

10. Some embassies have WeChat Official Accounts, Weibo accounts, or Facebook pages that offer real-time updates and service guides (such as visa policy changes).

Consular Services Provided by Embassies in China

Embassies in China mainly provide the following services to their citizens; some services may require prior appointment or payment of fees:

1. Passports and Travel Documents
2. Issuance/replacement of passports (for lost or expired passports).

3. Temporary travel documents for urgent return trips.

4. Notarization and Authentication

5. Notarization of documents (e.g., birth certificates, marital status declarations).

6. Legal document authentication (e.g., academic credentials, business contracts).

7. Visas and Residency

8. Provide consultations for long-term residency permits in China (such as work visas, student visas) for their citizens.

9. Assist with visa extension or change issues while in China.

10. Emergency Assistance

11. Offer legal advice and assistance in cases of accidents, illness, or arrest.

12. Help contact family members or insurance companies.

13. Legal and Safety Assistance

14. Provide lists of local lawyers or interpreters.

15. Issue travel safety alerts (such as natural disasters, social unrest).

16. Other Services

17. Voter registration (some countries allow overseas voting).
18. Birth registration for newborns.
19. Guidance for pension or social welfare applications.

Precautions

1. Make Appointments in Advance

2. Most consular services require appointments made through the official website or by phone to avoid wasting time by visiting directly.

3. Bring Necessary Documents

4. When handling business, bring your original passport, copies, and application forms (templates can be downloaded from the official website).

5. Handling Emergencies

6. In case of personal safety threats, immediately call China’s emergency numbers (police 110, ambulance 120), and simultaneously contact the embassy.

7. Language Communication

8. If embassy staff are not familiar with your native language, prepare translated documents or use English for communication.