The Consulate General of China in Saint Petersburg provides consular services for Chinese citizens in Saint Petersburg and north-western Russia; it works alongside the Chinese Embassy in Moscow.
Contact Details
| Address | Kanala Griboyedova Embankment 134, 190121 Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Telephone | +7 812 714-76-70 |
| Fax | +7 812 714-49-58 |
| chinaconsul_sp_ru@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Website | stpetersburg.chineseconsulate.org/rus |
| Consul General | Luo Zhanhui |
| National Day | 1 October |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: consular section reception (website), according to the consulate general’s official website (checked October 2026). According to the consulate general’s website, these hours are for Chinese passports, notarial matters and marriage registration; visa applications go through the Chinese visa centre. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
About the Consulate General of China in Saint Petersburg
The consul general is Luo Zhanhui, according to the ministry’s page for the mission (accessed 20 October 2026). China is also represented by the Embassy of China in Russia, the Consulate General of China in Irkutsk, the Consulate General of China in Kazan, the Consulate General of China in Khabarovsk, the Consulate General of China in Vladivostok and the Consulate General of China in Yekaterinburg. Saint Petersburg, a federal city, lies about 630 km north-west of Moscow in a straight line and about 15 km from Pulkovo Airport; local time is Moscow time (UTC+3).
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 general.
Other consulates and embassies in Saint Petersburg
25 other countries are represented in Saint Petersburg, among them: Cyprus (consulate general), France (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Hungary (consulate general), India (consulate general), Israel (consulate general), Italy (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Kazakhstan (consulate general), Kyrgyzstan (consulate general), Myanmar (consulate general), Norway (consulate general), Romania (consulate general), Slovakia (consulate general), South Korea (consulate general), Spain (consulate general), Switzerland (consulate general), Tajikistan (consulate general), Türkiye (consulate general). The full list of all 26 missions is on the overview page for Russia.
Closing days
Russia’s public holidays (Labour Code, Article 112) are 1–8 January, 23 February, 8 March, 1 May, 9 May, 12 June and 4 November; a holiday on a weekend moves the day off to the next working day, and by government decree 9 January and 31 December 2026 and 22 February, 5 November and 31 December 2027 are also days off. The consulate general may also close on China’s national day (1 October).
Emergency assistance
In Russia, dial 112 for the police, fire service or ambulance (GOV.UK travel advice). Russian citizens who need help in China can contact the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry (+7 499 244-45-81; kdmid.ru).
Diplomatic missions of China in Russia
China in Russia
Measured in a straight line from Saint Petersburg, the nearest other Chinese office is the Embassy in Moscow (about 630 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Saint Petersburg.
- Moscow (630 km) – Embassy of China in Russia
- Irkutsk – Consulate General of China in Irkutsk
- Kazan (1,200 km) – Consulate General of China in Kazan
- Khabarovsk – Consulate General of China in Khabarovsk
- Saint Petersburg – Consulate General of China in Saint Petersburg (this page)
- Vladivostok – Consulate General of China in Vladivostok
- Yekaterinburg (1,780 km) – Consulate General of China in Yekaterinburg
Have you visited this office recently? Share your experience – for example the waiting time, how you got an appointment or which documents were asked for. Your tips help the next visitors and are published after review.
Details checked on 20 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Department of State Protocol – list of diplomatic missions in Russia (accessed 20 October 2026), the ministry’s page for the mission (accessed 20 October 2026), Labour Code of the Russian Federation, Article 112, Government Decree No. 1466 of 24 September 2025 (days off in 2026), Government Decree No. 1187 of 17 September 2026 (days off in 2027), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Russia (getting help), stpetersburg.chineseconsulate.org/rus.
Visitor experiences
No experiences have been shared yet. Have you visited the China Consulate General Saint Petersburg? Your tips help other visitors.