China Consulate General Gothenburg

Before your visit

Address for visitors: Grönsakstorget 3, Göteborg.

• Opening hours: not published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

Who does the Chinese consulate general in Gothenburg serve?

China runs this consulate general for its citizens in Sweden. The office is headed by Consul General Peidong Yang, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). The office is located in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.

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
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad

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.

Do I need an appointment?

Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.

Visa and entry information for Swedish citizens

Planning a trip to China? The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs does not publish other countries’ visa rules, so check the entry requirements with the Chinese authorities; country-specific advice is available in the travel information of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Sweden Abroad, in Swedish).

Closing days

Expect the consulate general to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Chinese national day (1 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

Urgent consular cases: phone +46 31 84 24 45. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in China should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.

Where else is China represented in Sweden?

China in Sweden

• Stockholm – Embassy of China
• Gothenburg – Consulate General (this page)