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Canadian Embassy & Consulates in China

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general

Canada is represented in China by 4 missions: an embassy in Beijing and 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing. Canada requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Canada’s 4 missions in China

Map: Canada’s 4 missions in China

Canadian Embassy in Beijing

Canada has its embassy in Beijing, the capital; the address on record is 19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing 100600, China 北京市朝阳区东直门外大街19号,加拿大使馆领事处 100600. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Canadian consulates in China

  • Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai

    Consulate General · Shanghai

    ECO City Building, 8th floor, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu - Jing An District, Shanghai, 200040

  • Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou

    Consulate General · Guangzhou

    26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1, 385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510620, China 中国广州市天河区天河路385号太古汇一座26楼

    Today 08:30–12:00, 13:00–14:30
  • Consulate General of Canada in Chongqing

    Consulate General · Chongqing

    Room 1705, Metropolitan Tower, Wu Yi Lu, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing 400010

Canada also has 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Canada visa for Chinese citizens

ChinaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of China

CanadaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Canada

Canada visa requirements for citizens of China

  • Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
  • Transit visa
  • Study and work permits (brief)
  • Fee: CA$100
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. From China, the application is made at the Canadian embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing or through a visa centre appointed by Canada.

China’s missions in Canada

Missions of China in Canada (6)

In return, China has 6 missions in Canada, including its embassy in Ottawa.

Good to know

Canada in China

Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 4 of them are in China.

Travel to China for Canadian citizens

Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. In China, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Canadian missions in China are closed

Canadian missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Canadian embassy in China?

The Canadian embassy is in Beijing, at 19 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing 100600, China 北京市朝阳区东直门外大街19号,加拿大使馆领事处 100600.

Does Canada have consulates in China?

Yes, Canada has 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for China?

Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Does China have an embassy in Canada?

Yes, China has its embassy in Ottawa, along with 5 other missions in Canada.