- Address
- 60, Tianze Lu, Beijing
- Phone
- +86 10 85 31 20 00
- Website
- cn.ambafrance.org
France
China
French Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 5 consulates general
In China, France has an embassy in Beijing and 5 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang. Chinese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Map: France’s 6 missions in China
Map: France’s 6 missions in China
French Embassy in Beijing
France has its embassy in Beijing, the capital; the address on record is 60, Tianze Lu, Beijing. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in China
- Consulate General of France in Wuhan
2901-2909, International Intelligence Center (IIC), 1398 Jinghan Avenue, Jiang’an District, 430000 Wuhan
- Consulate General of France in Shanghai
Soho Zhongshan Plaza, Bâtiment A, 18ème étage1055 Zhongshan Xi Lu, 200051 Shanghai
Today · Closed - Consulate General of France in Guangzhou
Central Tower (Kaihua International Center), 19th floor, Room 1901-1907, No.5, Xiancun Road, Tianhe District, 510623 Canton, Guangzhou
- Consulate General of France in Chengdu
International Finance Square, Office Tower 1 - 26e étage, No. 1, Section 3 Hong Xing Road, 610021 Chengdu
- Consulate General of France in Shenyang
34 Nan Shi Shan Wei Lu, 110003 Shenyang
France also has 5 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
France visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of China
FranceChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of China
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
France requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From China, the application is made at the French embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang or through a visa centre appointed by France.
China’s missions in France
Missions of China in France (6)
In return, China has 6 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in China
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 6 of them are in China.
Travel to China for French citizens
French citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days. In China, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in China are closed
French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in China?
The French embassy is in Beijing, at 60, Tianze Lu, Beijing.
Does France have consulates in China?
Yes, France has 5 consulates general in Wuhan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shenyang.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for France?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for China?
No visa is needed by French citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
Does China have an embassy in France?
Yes, China has its embassy in Paris, along with 5 other missions in France.