Embassy of China in Paris
Today 09:30–12:00, 14:30–17:30- Address
- 20 rue Monsieur, 75007 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 49 52 19 50
- Website
- fr.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Deng Li
China
France
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in France
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
- 2 consulates
China is represented in France by 6 missions: an embassy in Paris, 3 consulates general in Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon and 2 consulates in Strasbourg and Paris. China admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Map: China’s 6 missions in France
Map: China’s 6 missions in France
Chinese Embassy in Paris
The Chinese embassy is in Paris, the capital of France, at 20 rue Monsieur, 75007 Paris. The head of mission on record is Deng Li. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in France
- Consulate General of China in Strasbourg
35, rue Bautain, 67000 Strasbourg
- Consulate General of China in Marseille
20, boulevard Carmagnole, 13008 Marseille
- Consulate General of China in Lyon
69 rue Duquesne, 69006 Lyon
-
-
China also has 3 consulates general in Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon and 2 consulates in Strasbourg and Paris; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
China visa for French citizens
FranceChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of France
ChinaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of China
No visa is needed by French citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.
France’s missions in China
Missions of France in China (6)
In return, France has 6 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in France
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 6 of them are in France.
Travel to France for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. In France, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in France are closed
Chinese missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in France?
The Chinese embassy is in Paris, at 20 rue Monsieur, 75007 Paris.
Does China have consulates in France?
Yes, China has 3 consulates general in Strasbourg, Marseille and Lyon and 2 consulates in Strasbourg and Paris.
Do French citizens need a visa for China?
French citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for France?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Does France have an embassy in China?
Yes, France has its embassy in Beijing, along with 5 other missions in China.