The Consulate General of China in Toronto is a career consular post of China in Toronto, Ontario; it serves Chinese citizens and travellers in its consular district. China is represented in Ottawa by the Embassy of China in Canada.
Contact Details
| Address | 240 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2P4, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 416 964 7260 |
| Emergency phone | +1 416 419 9839 |
| Fax | +1 416 324 6468 |
| Consul General | Weidong Luo |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 |
Hours shown: office hours of the passport and visa office (not on public holidays), according to the Chinese consulate general’s website (October 2026). Consular telephone +1 437 361 2299 (by operator): Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Consulate General
Before your visit
- Location: The consulate general is in the Downtown area of Toronto, Ontario, about 2.6 km in a straight line from the centre of Toronto; the nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), about 5 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Dupont (TTC subway/LRT, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Consulate General of China in Toronto
The consul general is Weidong Luo, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The consular and visa section works at the same address; telephone +1 416 324 6464, +1 416 324 6460 and +1 416 324 6492, according to the GAC list. The GAC list also names the office’s cultural section, economic and Commercial section, education section (24 Admiral Road, Toronto), press section, protocol section and science and Technology section. It is one of 4 career consular posts of China in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. According to the Chinese consulate general’s website, its consular district covers Manitoba and Ontario. Ordinary visa applications are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Toronto (Suite 1501, 393 University Avenue; Monday to Friday 9:00–15:00); the passport and visa office of the consulate general takes applications from holders of diplomatic, service and official passports, according to the consulate general’s website. The 24-hour consular protection hotline is 416-594-2308.
Which Chinese office is responsible for me?
| Office | Provinces and territories covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Ottawa | Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Ontario (the Ottawa region) and Quebec (Gatineau, as part of the Ottawa region) |
| Consulate General, Calgary | Alberta, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan |
| Consulate General, Montreal | New Brunswick and Quebec |
| Consulate General, Toronto (this office) | Manitoba and Ontario |
| Consulate General, Vancouver | British Columbia and Yukon |
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 general.
Other consulates in Toronto
89 other countries are represented in Toronto, among them: Colombia (consulate), Costa Rica (consulate), Cuba (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (consulate), El Salvador (consulate general), Eritrea (consulate general), Estonia (honorary), Finland (consulate), France (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Ghana (consulate general), Greece (consulate general), Grenada (consulate general), Guatemala (consulate general), Guinea (honorary). The full list of all 90 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of China.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Chinese citizens can call +1 416 419 9839, the number given in the Global Affairs Canada list. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in China can contact the Embassy of Canada in Beijing, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of China in Canada
China in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Toronto, the nearest other Chinese office is the Embassy in Ottawa (about 350 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Toronto.
- Ottawa (350 km) – Embassy of China in Canada
- Calgary – Consulate General (Alberta)
- Montreal (500 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
- Toronto – Consulate General (this page)
- Vancouver – Consulate General (British Columbia)
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Consulate General of China in Toronto – contact us, Consulate General of China in Toronto – consular jurisdiction of the Chinese embassy and consulates general in Canada, Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help).
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