China maintains the Consulate General of China in Barcelona to provide consular services for Chinese nationals living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda.Tibidabo nº 34, 08022 Barcelona, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 93 434 29 58 +34 93 254 11 99 +34 93 254 11 97 |
| Fax | +34 93 212 77 18 |
| barcelona@csm.mfa.gov.cn | |
| Website | barcelona.china-consulate.gov.cn |
| Head of Mission | Yuhong Meng, Consul General |
Opening Hours
The consulate’s official website gives no fixed public hours (checked October 2026).
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Avda.Tibidabo nº 34, 08022 Barcelona.
- Opening hours: the consulate’s official website gives no fixed public hours.
- Telephone hours: consular documents: Monday to Friday 09:30–13:30 and 16:00–18:00 (+34 932 547 070).
- Good to know: Visa applications for China are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Chinese consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Chinese citizens living in Barcelona and the surrounding regions of Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Yuhong Meng heads the office as consul general since September 2024. The Spanish list names 10 consular officials for this post. Barcelona belongs to the province of Barcelona in Catalonia. Distance to the Chinese Embassy in Madrid: about 505 km.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Chinese passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Chinese sources:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
The official website does not say that every visit needs an appointment, but passport and civil status matters usually do – check before you go.
Visa and entry information for Spanish citizens
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in China (up to 30 days). Spanish travel advice: travel to China with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Spanish national holidays and on China’s national day (1 October). In Catalonia, the National Day of Catalonia (La Diada) on 11 September is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
Chinese nationals in urgent need of help can call +34 93 434 29 58. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Chinese missions in Spain
China in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of China
- Barcelona – Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of China in Barcelona
Where is the Chinese consulate general in Barcelona?
At Avda.Tibidabo nº 34, 08022 Barcelona.
What is the phone number of the Chinese consulate general in Barcelona?
+34 93 434 29 58.
Who heads the Chinese consulate general in Barcelona?
Yuhong Meng, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for China?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for China, www.fmprc.gov.cn/chn/25519.html. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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