The Consulate General of China in Frankfurt am Main is an official consular representation of China in Germany, providing consular services for Chinese citizens in Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Contact Details
| Address | Stresemannallee 19-23, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 69 75 08 55 21 |
| Fax | +49 69 75 08 55 10 |
| Head of Mission | Huang Yiyang, Consul General |
| Consular district | Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Chinese Consulate General is at Stresemannallee 19–23 in Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen, south of the river Main.
- Visa center: Frankfurt has its own Chinese Visa Application Service Center, where visa applications are submitted.
- Telephone: +49 69 75 08 55 21.
About the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s consulate general covers a large district: Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, including the industrial regions around Stuttgart and Mannheim. Consul General Huang Yiyang heads the office.
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 |
Consular services
- Chinese passports and travel permits
- Certification of documents for use in China
- Pension eligibility forms for Chinese citizens living abroad
- Help for Chinese nationals in difficulty
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Chinese authorities ask for:
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.
Where do I hand in a visa application?
At the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Frankfurt, by appointment. Your passport must be valid for at least six months on entry.
Visa information
German citizens can travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026. Travellers aged 14 to 70 have their fingerprints taken at the border, and all visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours (hotels do this for you).
Other consulates and embassies in Frankfurt
72 other countries are represented in Frankfurt, among them: Colombia (consulate general), Costa Rica (honorary), Croatia (consulate general), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (honorary), Egypt (consulate general), Eritrea (consulate general), Estonia (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consulate general), Georgia (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Guinea (honorary), Hungary (honorary), Iceland (honorary), India (consulate general), Indonesia (consulate general), Iraq (consulate general). The full list of all 73 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Hessian public holidays and on Chinese holidays such as the Spring Festival and National Day (1 October).
Emergency assistance
Chinese nationals in Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate or Saarland who need urgent help should use the consular protection number on the consulate general’s website. Germans in China can turn to the German Embassy in Beijing.
Chinese missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Frankfurt am Main, the nearest other Chinese office is the Consulate General in Düsseldorf (about 180 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Frankfurt am Main.
- Berlin (420 km) – Embassy of China
- Bonn – Embassy Branch Office
- Düsseldorf (180 km) – Consulate General (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
- Hamburg (390 km) – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Munich (300 km) – Consulate General (Bavaria)
- Berlin – Office
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of China in Frankfurt am Main
Which Chinese consulate is responsible for Stuttgart?
The Consulate General in Frankfurt, whose district includes Baden-Württemberg.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Consulate General of China in Frankfurt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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