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Japanese Embassy & Consulates in China

  • 1 embassy
  • 5 consulates general
  • 2 consulates

Japan is represented in China by 8 missions: an embassy in Beijing, 5 consulates general in Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Shenyang and 2 consulates in Shanghai and Dalian. Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Map: Japan’s 8 missions in China

Map: Japan’s 8 missions in China

Japanese Embassy in Beijing

At 亮马桥东街, 100600 北京市, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards China. Its website is linked on its page.

Japanese consulates in China

  • Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai

    Consulate General · Shanghai

    8 Wanshan Road Shanghai

  • Consulate General of Japan in Qingdao

    Consulate General · Qingdao

    香港中路 59, 266071 青岛市

  • Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou

    Consulate General · Guangzhou

    环市东路 368号, 广州市

    Today · Closed
  • Consulate General of Japan in Chongqing

    Consulate General · Chongqing

  • Consulate General of Japan in Shenyang

    Consulate General · Shenyang

  • Consulate of Japan in Shanghai

    Consulate · Shanghai

  • Consulate of Japan in Dalian

    Consulate · Dalian

Japan also has 5 consulates general in Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Shenyang and 2 consulates in Shanghai and Dalian; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Japan visa for Chinese citizens

ChinaJapan e-Visa Japan visa for citizens of China

JapanChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Japan

Japan visa requirements for citizens of China

  • JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (business)
  • Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
  • 16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Japan, not at the Japanese embassy.

China’s missions in Japan

Missions of China in Japan (7)

In return, China has 7 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in China

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 8 of them are in China.

Travel to China for Japanese citizens

No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days. In China, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Japanese missions in China are closed

Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in China?

The Japanese embassy is in Beijing, at 亮马桥东街, 100600 北京市.

Does Japan have consulates in China?

Yes, Japan has 5 consulates general in Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Shenyang and 2 consulates in Shanghai and Dalian.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Japan?

Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for China?

Japanese citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.

Does China have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, China has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 6 other missions in Japan.