Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg

The Chinese consulate general in Hamburg is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).

German citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

For matters it cannot handle, the Chinese embassy in Bonn is responsible. The Chinese consulate general in Hamburg is one of 9 missions of China in Germany. Consulates: Munich, Frankfurt am Main and Düsseldorf. Germany in turn has 6 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.

About the Chinese consulate general in Hamburg

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of China in Hamburg. The head of mission on record is Dong Lin, Consul General. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Address and contact

Address: Elbchaussee 268, 22605 Hamburg. The record for the Chinese consulate general in Hamburg includes an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

Chinese citizens travelling to Germany

Germany requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

When the Chinese consulate general in Hamburg is closed

Expect the Chinese consulate general in Hamburg to be shut on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.

Before visiting the Chinese consulate general in Hamburg

Current procedures for the Chinese consulate general in Hamburg, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.