The Branch Office of the Chinese Embassy in Bonn is an outpost of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Berlin, located in the former government quarter of Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Consular services for North Rhine-Westphalia are provided by the Chinese Consulate General in Düsseldorf.
Contact Details
| Address | Kurfürstenallee 12, 53177 Bonn, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 228 94 37 37 78 |
| Fax | +49 228 35 59 50 |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Office
Before your visit
The branch office is at Kurfürstenallee 12 in Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
- Telephone: +49 228 94 37 37 78.
- Passports and visas: not the right place – see below.
What does the Chinese branch office in Bonn do?
Bonn was West Germany’s capital until 1999, and several countries kept offices there after moving their embassies to Berlin. The German Federal Foreign Office lists the Chinese office as a branch of the embassy without a separate consular district. For passports, visas and certifications in North Rhine-Westphalia, contact the Chinese Consulate General in Düsseldorf.
Which Chinese office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Consulate General, Hamburg | Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria |
Visa information
German citizens do not need a visa for China for stays of up to 30 days until 31 December 2026. Visa applications for longer stays are made at a Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
Other consulates and embassies in Bonn do
5 other countries are represented in Bonn do: Argentina (consulate), Cuba Branch Office of The (embassy), Romania (consulate general), Togo (honorary), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary).
Chinese missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of China
- Bonn – Embassy Branch Office (this page)
- Düsseldorf – Consulate General (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria)
- Berlin – Office
Frequently asked questions about the Branch Office of the Chinese Embassy in Bonn
Can I apply for a Chinese visa in Bonn?
No. Visas are applied for at a Chinese Visa Application Service Center; North Rhine-Westphalia belongs to the Consulate General in Düsseldorf.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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