The Consulate General of China in Munich is an official consular representation of China in Germany, providing consular services for Chinese citizens in Bavaria.
Contact Details
| Address | Hofmannstraße 57, 81379 München, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 89 72 44 98 0 |
| protokoll.gk.chn@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Qiu Xuejun, Consul General |
| Consular district | Bavaria |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| 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 Hofmannstraße 57 in Munich-Obersendling, in the south-west of the city.
- Telephone: +49 89 72 44 98 0.
- On social media: the consulate posts updates on X (@ChinaCG_Muc).
About the Chinese Consulate General in Munich
Unlike the other Chinese consulates general in Germany, Munich covers only one state: Bavaria. It is headed by Consul General Qiu Xuejun. Baden-Württemberg belongs to the Consulate General in Frankfurt.
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
- Passports and travel documents for Chinese nationals in Bavaria
- Notarial certificates and legalisation
- Consular protection
- Visas, applied for through the visa service center
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.
How do I apply for a visa?
Through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center, by appointment. Many trips no longer need a visa at all thanks to the 30-day visa-free rule for Germans.
Visa information
German citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026, for tourism, business, family visits or transit. Work, study and longer stays require a visa.
Other consulates and embassies in Munich
82 other countries are represented in Munich, among them: Croatia (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Djibouti (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), El Salvador (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Ethiopia (honorary), France (consulate general), Georgia (consulate), Greece (consulate general), Guatemala (honorary), Honduras (honorary), Hungary (consulate general), Iceland (honorary), India (consulate general), Indonesia (honorary), Ireland (consulate general). The full list of all 83 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Bavarian public holidays and on Chinese holidays such as the Spring Festival and National Day (1 October).
Emergency assistance
Chinese citizens in Bavaria who need urgent help should contact the consulate general. German travellers in China can turn to the German Embassy in Beijing.
Chinese missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Munich, the nearest other Chinese office is the Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Munich.
- Berlin (500 km) – Embassy of China
- Bonn – Embassy Branch Office
- Düsseldorf (490 km) – Consulate General (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Frankfurt am Main (300 km) – Consulate General (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg (610 km) – Consulate General (Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria) (this page)
- Berlin – Office
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Consulate General of China in Munich. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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