- Address
- 2, 2nd Street East - San Li Tun, Pechino, Beijing
- Phone
- +86 10 8532 7600
- Website
- ambpechino.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Ambrosetti Massimo
Italy
China
Italian Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
In China, Italy has an embassy in Beijing and 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing. Italy requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Italian Embassy in Beijing
The Italian embassy is in Beijing, the capital of China, at 2, 2nd Street East - San Li Tun, Pechino, Beijing. The head of mission on record is Ambrosetti Massimo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian consulates in China
- Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
The Center - 19 Floor - 989 Changle Road - 200031, Shanghai
- Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou
Unit 1403, International Finance Place (IFP) No.8 Huaxia Road, Zhujiang New Town, 510623, Guangzhou, Canton
- Consulate General of Italy in Chongqing
49 mo piano World Financial Center (WFC), n.188, Minzu Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400010, Chongqing
Italy 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.
Italy visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of China
ItalyChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Italy
Italy visa requirements for citizens of China
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Chinese citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. Applicants in China turn to the Italian embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
China’s missions in Italy
Missions of China in Italy (4)
In return, China has 4 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in China
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 4 of them are in China.
Travel to China for Italian citizens
China admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. In China, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in China are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in China?
The Italian embassy is in Beijing, at 2, 2nd Street East - San Li Tun, Pechino, Beijing.
Does Italy have consulates in China?
Yes, Italy has 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for China?
China admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does China have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, China has its embassy in Rome, along with 3 other missions in Italy.