Germany

Consulates in Germany

Chinese Embassy in Germany

Ambassador: Mr. Wu Ken
Address: Märkisches Ufer 54, 10179 Berlin
Tel: +49-030-27588-0
Fax: +49-030-27588221
Office Hours: 08:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)

30-Day Visa Free Policy

From December 1, 2023 to end of 2025, ordinary passport holders from Germany who plan a trip to China Mainland for business, tourism, visiting family and friends, or transiting for no more than 15 days can visit without a visa. From Nov. 30, the visa-free duration has been extended to 30 days and travelers of exchange purpose are also offered 30 days.

Diplomatic passport holders can enter and stay in China Mainland for less than 30 days without a visa. Service or official passport holders, however, should still apply for a China visa.

Germans can stay in Hong Kong and Macau, China for up to 90 days.

Requirements for Visa-Free Entry

1. A visa application is still required for other purpose except for business, tourism, visiting family and friends and transiting.

2. Germans are encouraged to take necessary documents that verify their purpose to China like invitation letter, flight tickets, hotel reservation letter …

3. Without any additional requirements, minors are likewise eligible for the visa-free policy.

4. Citizens should make sure their passports are valid during their stay in China. Temporary, emergency, and travel documents are not eligible.

5. No restrictions on the departure country as long as you are ordinary passport holder of Germany.

6. Multiple entries are allowed.

7. If you happen to stay more than 15 days in China, application for temporary stay permit should be submitted to the Chinese exit&entry administration of the public security departments before the 15-day stay permit expires.

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Germany

Address: Brückenstraße 10, 10179 Berlin
Email: berlin_visa@csm.mfa.gov.cn (China visa application of diplomatic or official passport holders)
berlin_lb@csm.mfa.gov.cn (consular protection)
Tel: Consultation of consular documents for Chinese citizens: 0049-30-27588572 (09:30 - 11:30, 14:30 - 16:30 from Mon. to Fri.)
Consular Protection: 0049-30-27588551
Fax: +49-030-27588519
Office hours: 09:00 - 12:00

China Visa Application Service Center

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Dusseldorf have been opened for handling normal Chinese visa applications. All ordinary passport holders are required to submit their applications to the CVASC. The Centre will charge the application fee on behalf of the embassy and consulate and return passports to appliants.

Holders of diplomatic or service (official) passport, or applicants qualified for Chinese diplomatic, courtesy and service visas should still submit their applications directly to the Embassy or Consulate General.

Detailed Information of CVASC in Berlin
Address: Invalidenstraße 116, Berlin
Tel: +49-0-30979920000
Fax: +49-0-30979920001
E-mail: berlincenter@visaforchina.org
Office Hours: 09:00-14:30 (Submission), 09:00-15:30 (Payment and Collection), Monday-Friday (except public holidays)

Detailed Information of CVASC in Frankfurt
Address: Bockenheimer Landstraße 51-53, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: +49-069-26919130
Fax: +49-069-269191350
E-mail: frankfurtcenter@visaforchina.org
Office hours:
Monday-Friday (except Chinese and German public holidays)
Application Submission: 9:00 - 14:00
Payment and Passport Collection: 9:00 - 15:00
The Center is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Detailed Information of CVASC in Munich
Address: Lutzstraße 2, 80687 München
Opening time: Monday to Friday (except for public holidays)
Agency: 9:00 - 10:00
Individual: 10:00 - 15:00
Visa collection time: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
Regular Visa: 09:00 - 10:00
Express Visa: 13:00 - 14:00
Phone: (089) 5892 7460 (10:00 - 15:00)
Fax: (089) 5892 74628
E-mail: munichcenter@cvsc.de

Detailed Information of CVASC in Hamburg
Address: Willy-Brandt-Strasse 57, 5.OG，20457 Hamburg
Office Hours:
Submission of applications: 9:00 to 14:30.
Collection: 9:00 to 15:30. from Mon. – Fri. except public holidays
Tel: 040-323106000 (9:00 - 15:00)
Fax: 040-323106001
E-mail: hamburgcenter@visaforchina.org

Detailed Information of CVASC in Dusseldorf
Address: Pempelforter Strasse 50, 40211 Dusseldorf
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, except Chinese and German public holidays
Application Submission and Payment: 9:30 - 14:30
Tel: 0211- 5408850
Fax: 0211-54088530
E-mail:duesseldorfcenter@visaforchina.org

Visa Application Fees (in EUR)

Citizens of Schengen Countries

Types	Regular	Postal	Express	Rush
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	110.45	146.15	155.25	177.15

US citizens

Types	Regular	Postal
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	180.45	216.15

Canadians

Types	Regular	Postal
Single / Double / Multiple Entries	145.45	181.15

Romanians

Types	Regular	Postal
3-month Single Entry	155.45	191.15
6-month Double Entry	175.45	211.15
6-month Multi-Entry	255.45	291.15

Citizens of Other Countries

Types	Regular	Postal
3-month Single Entry	95.45	131.15
6-month Double Entry	115.45	151.15
6-month Multi-Entry	135.45	171.15
12-month Multi-Entry	165.45	201.15

2024 Holiday Schedule of the Embassy in Berlin

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	Dec. 30, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024	Saturday - Monday
Chinese New Year	Feb. 10 - 14	Saturday - Wednesday
Easter Holiday	March 30 - April 1	Saturday - Monday
Labour Day	May 1	Wednesday
Chinese National Day	September 28 - October 3	Saturday - Thursday
Christmas Day	December 25	Wednesday

Please contact Embassy of Germany in PRC if Germans are in problems there.

2024 Holiday Schedule of the CVASC in Berlin

Festival	Date	Day
New Year's Day	Jan. 1, 2024	Monday
Chinese New Year	Feb. 10 - 14	Saturday - Wednesday
International Women's Day	May 8	Friday
Easter Holiday	March 29 - April 1	Friday - Monday
Labour Day	May 1	Wednesday
Ascension Day	May 9	Thursday
Whit Monday	May 20	Monday
Chinese National Day	September 28 - October 3	Saturday - Thursday
Reformation Day	October 31	Thursday
Christmas Day	December 25 - 26	Wednesday - Thursday

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- Last updated on Dec. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Germany

Asked by Thomas from GERMANY | Sep. 22, 2024 12:50

Arrival by plane, Leaving by cruiseship

Hi, we are planning to arrive in Shanghai by plane and leave 5 days later by cruiseship to Japan. Do we Need to Apply for a Visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Sep. 23, 2024 02:06

No, you don't. Germans enjoy 15-day visa free entry to China and also, the route is available for 144 hours visa free transit.

Asked by Lisa from GERMANY | Sep. 15, 2024 01:55

Invitation letter needed?

We are German citizens and want to visit a friend in China with the 15 days no visa rule. Do we need an invitation letter as we are planning to stay with our friend and not in a hotel? Thank you!

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Sep. 17, 2024 23:15

No. Just provide the the full name and surname of your friend, exact address and her/his phone number to immigration staff.

Asked by Nicholas from GERMANY/UK | Feb. 28, 2024 02:04

Can I use the 15 day visa free scheme as a dual citizen (Germany/UK)?

I am studying in Japan on my UK passport, which has all my Japanese residence entry/exit stamps. Can I still enter/exit China under the 15-day visa free scheme using my German passport, even though all my entry/exit stamps are in my UK passport? Although my name on both passports are identical, the passport numbers are different and check in/gate agents at the airport might see I have booked flights under my German passport, but my German passport has no record of me entering/exiting Japan because these records are only in my UK passport.

Answers (1)

Answered by Thomas | Feb. 28, 2024 18:57

Don't worry, it is okay.

Asked by Roxi from GERMANY | Sep. 24, 2023 05:38

Chinese visa for Romanians living in Germany

My husband and I are planing to apply for a visiting visa to visit my daughter who has a residence permit in China. We are from Romania, my husband works in Germany and I am his codependent (the trailing spouse), in this case, can we apply for the Chinese visa in Germany, or we must apply in Romania? If we can apply here, do we need any additional documents? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Olivia | Sep. 25, 2023 20:40

You can apply in Germany and the additional document is your legal residence permit in Germany.

Asked by Jake from UNITED STATES | Sep. 08, 2023 02:15

American abroad

The country I am currently in does not give tourist visa to China for me. I am planning on being in Berlin for about 2 weeks is there a chance I could get it there?

Answers (1)

Answered by John | Sep. 10, 2023 23:47

I can only say the chance is not high if you are only a tourist there.