The Consulate General of China in Hamburg is an official consular representation of China in Germany, providing consular services for Chinese citizens in Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
Contact Details
| Address | Elbchaussee 268, 22605 Hamburg, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 40 82 27 60 13 |
| Fax | +49 40 8 22 62 31 |
| chinaconsul_ham@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Head of Mission | Lin Dong, Consul General |
| Consular district | Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein |
Opening Hours Visa Section
| 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 of the visa section as listed by the German Federal Foreign Office. Check the consulate general’s website for other services.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Chinese Consulate General is at Elbchaussee 268 in Hamburg-Othmarschen, in a villa overlooking the Elbe.
- E-mail: chinaconsul_ham@mfa.gov.cn.
- Visa-free entry: up to 30 days for Germans with a regular passport, until 31 December 2026.
About the Chinese Consulate General in Hamburg
China is the most important trading partner of the port of Hamburg, which handles a large share of German-Chinese container traffic. The consulate general covers Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein and is headed by Consul General Lin Dong.
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
- Visa applications
- Notarisation and authentication of documents
- Passports and travel documents for Chinese citizens
- Marriage registration for Chinese citizens
- Certificates for Chinese citizens travelling to Hong Kong and Macau
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.
Visa information
For visits of more than 30 days, or for work and study, a visa is required before travel. The visa-free rule does not apply to German temporary passports.
Other consulates and embassies in Hamburg
90 other countries are represented in Hamburg, among them: Colombia (honorary), Costa Rica (honorary), Croatia (consulate general), Cyprus (consulate general), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (consulate general), Egypt (consulate general), El Salvador (honorary), Ethiopia (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consulate general), Ghana (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Guatemala (honorary), Honduras (honorary), Hungary (honorary), India (consulate general), Indonesia (consulate general). The full list of all 91 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Hamburg public holidays and on Chinese holidays such as the Spring Festival and National Day (1 October); the consulate publishes its holiday schedule online.
Emergency assistance
Chinese citizens in northern Germany who need help can use the consular protection contacts on the consulate general’s website. Germans in China can contact the German Embassy in Beijing or the Consulate General in Shanghai.
Chinese missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Hamburg, the nearest other Chinese office is the Embassy in Berlin (about 250 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Hamburg.
- Berlin (250 km) – Embassy of China
- Bonn – Embassy Branch Office
- Düsseldorf (340 km) – Consulate General (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Frankfurt am Main (390 km) – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein) (this page)
- Munich (610 km) – Consulate General (Bavaria)
- Berlin – Office
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Consulate General of China in Hamburg. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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