The Consulate General of China in Calgary is a career consular post of China in Calgary, Alberta; it serves Chinese citizens and travellers in its consular district. China is represented in Ottawa by the Embassy of China in Canada.
Contact Details
| Address | 1011 6th Avenue S.W., Suite 100, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0W1, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 403 264 3322 |
| Emergency phone | +1 403 804 4090 |
| Fax | +1 403 264 6656 |
| chinaconsul_cal_ca@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Consul General | Liying Zhao |
Opening Hours
The Global Affairs Canada list of foreign representatives does not include opening hours. Call or e-mail the consulate general before visiting.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Opening hours: not included in the Global Affairs Canada list – call or e-mail the consulate general before you go.
About the Consulate General of China in Calgary
The consul general is Liying Zhao, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is one of 4 career consular posts of China in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. According to the Chinese consulate’s website, its consular district covers Alberta, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan. The consulate warns that fraudsters may spoof its telephone numbers (numbers starting with 403-537) and advises verifying such calls independently. Visa applications go to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, Suite 200 Century Park Place, 855-8th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3P1 (telephone +1 403 930 2288, Monday to Friday 9:00–16:00).
Which Chinese office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Ottawa | Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Ontario (the Ottawa region) and Quebec (Gatineau, as part of the Ottawa region) |
| Consulate General, Calgary (this office) | Alberta, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick and Quebec |
| Consulate General, Toronto | Manitoba and Ontario |
| Consulate General, Vancouver | British Columbia and Yukon |
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 general.
Other consulates in Calgary
37 other countries are represented in Calgary, among them: Colombia (consulate general), Czech Republic (honorary), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), El Salvador (consulate), Finland (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Ghana (honorary), Hungary (honorary), Iceland (honorary), Ireland (honorary), Italy (honorary), Japan (consulate general), Lebanon (honorary), Lithuania (honorary), Mexico (consulate), Mongolia (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), Norway (honorary), South Korea (honorary). The full list of all 38 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of China.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Chinese citizens can call +1 403 804 4090, the number given in the Global Affairs Canada list. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in China can contact the Embassy of Canada in Beijing, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of China in Canada
China in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Calgary, the nearest other Chinese office is the Consulate General (British Columbia) in Vancouver (about 670 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Calgary.
- Ottawa – Embassy of China in Canada
- Calgary – Consulate General (this page)
- Montreal – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto – Consulate General (Ontario)
- Vancouver (670 km) – Consulate General (British Columbia)
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary – contact information, Consulate General of China in Toronto – consular jurisdiction of the Chinese embassy and consulates general in Canada, Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help).
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