NetherlandsChina

Dutch Embassy & Consulates in China

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

The Netherlands is represented in China by 3 missions: an embassy in Beijing and 2 consulates general in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Chinese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Map: the Netherlands’ 3 missions in China

Map: the Netherlands’ 3 missions in China

Dutch Embassy in Beijing

At Liangmahe South Road no. 4, Chaoyang District, 100600 Peking, Beijing, the Dutch embassy represents the Netherlands towards China. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Dutch consulates in China

The Netherlands also has 2 consulates general in Shanghai and Guangzhou; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Netherlands visa for Chinese citizens

ChinaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of China

NetherlandsChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Netherlands visa requirements for citizens of China

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Airport transit visa
  • MVV (provisional residence permit) for stays over 90 days
  • Fee: €90
  • 18 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands. In China, applications go to the Dutch embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou, or to a visa centre working for the Netherlands.

China’s missions in the Netherlands

Missions of China in the Netherlands (1)

In return, China has an embassy in the Netherlands, in The Hague.

Good to know

The Netherlands in China

Worldwide, the Netherlands has 216 missions in 129 countries; 3 of them are in China.

Travel to China for Dutch citizens

China admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. In China, Dutch citizens can turn to the Dutch embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Dutch missions in China are closed

Dutch 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 the Netherlands, such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Dutch embassy in China?

The Dutch embassy is in Beijing, at Liangmahe South Road no. 4, Chaoyang District, 100600 Peking, Beijing.

Does the Netherlands have consulates in China?

Yes, the Netherlands has 2 consulates general in Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Chinese citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for China?

China admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does China have an embassy in the Netherlands?

Yes, China has its embassy in The Hague.