Portuguese Consulate General in Guangzhou
Consulate General 
Portugal Guangzhou, China
- Address
- Zhujiang Xi Road No. 5, 510623 Guangzhou
- Phone
- +86 20 8758 1621
- cantao@mne.pt
- Fax
- +86 20 3788 9330
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 20 April 2023
The Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou is at Zhujiang Xi Road No. 5, 510623 Guangzhou; Portugal’s embassy is in Beijing, about 1,894 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 11 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou
| Monday | 10:00–12:0014:00–18:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–12:0014:00–18:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–12:0014:00–18:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–12:0014:00–18:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–12:0014:00–18:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
The Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Portugal visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaPortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of China
PortugalChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Portugal
Chinese citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Portugal.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,383 | 3,730 | 653 | 14.9% | 54.6% |
| 2024 | 3,846 | 3,560 | 201 | 5.3% | 30.1% |
| 2025 | 6,571 | 6,131 | 440 | 6.7% | 37.8% |
Portugal’s visa offices in China, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 10,655 | 7.1% |
| Guangzhou (this office) | 6,571 | 6.7% |
| Beijing | 4,954 | 8.2% |
2025 figures: 6,571 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Portugal’s consulate general in Guangzhou, and 6,131 visas were issued. 440 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.7%. That is barely different from 2024 (5.3%). Applications rose by 71% compared with 2024 (3,846).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.3% (2024) to 14.9% (2023).
Portugal issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in China; this office handled 30% of their 22,180 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Shanghai 7.1% and Beijing 8.2%, which makes Guangzhou the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in China, 4.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Portugal’s rate worldwide was 23.3%. Portugal received the 15th largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.
37.8% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of China.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Guangzhou22/F Guangzhou International Finance Centre, 5 Zhujiang Road West, Zhujiang New Town, 510623 Guangzhou
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Consulate General of Panama in Guangzhou珠江西路5號廣州國際金融中心705單元, Guangzhou
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Consulate General of Belgium in Guangzhou华夏路 10, 510623 广州市
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Consulate General of Brazil in GuangzhouUnit 1403 - R&F Center 10 Huaxia Road - Zhu Jiang New Town, Tianhe District Guangzhou, República Popular da China
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Consulate General of Russia in GuangzhouRussian Consulate-General, 26A Development Centre, No.3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Post Code 510623 China, Guangzhou
Portugal’s other missions in China
- Embassy of Portugal in Beijing
8, Dong Wu Jie, San Li Tun, Chaoyang District, Beijing
- Consulate General of Portugal in Shanghai
威海路 16C;16D, 200041 Shanghai
All missions of Portugal in China (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the Portuguese embassy in Beijing (1,894 km) is responsible. The Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou is one of 3 missions of Portugal in China. Consulates: Shanghai. China in turn has an embassy in Lisbon.
Good to know
About the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Portugal in Guangzhou. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Zhujiang Xi Road No. 5, 510623 Guangzhou. The record for the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Portuguese citizens travelling to China
Portuguese citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
When the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou is closed
The next closures of the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou for public holidays in China are New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027; it may also close for Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Before visiting the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou
Current procedures for the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou
Within 1 km of the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Portuguese Consulate General in Guangzhou?
The Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou is at Zhujiang Xi Road No. 5, 510623 Guangzhou.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Consulate General in Guangzhou?
The Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Is the Portuguese Consulate General in Guangzhou open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou do not include Saturday.
When is the Portuguese Consulate General in Guangzhou closed?
The Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou closes on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Portugal.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in China?
The Portuguese embassy is in Beijing, about 1,894 km from the Portuguese consulate general in Guangzhou.
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