The Embassy of China in Lisbon is China’s diplomatic mission to Portugal. Chinese nationals in Portugal turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | R. do Pau de Bandeira, 11-13, 1200-756 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 21 392 8430 |
| Fax | +351 21 392 8431 |
| embaixadachpt@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.embaixadachina.pt |
| Head of Mission | Yang Yirui, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 October |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 15:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: consular document hall (passports and travel documents), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Telephone hours: consular enquiries Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00 and 15:00–17:00 on +351 213 932 265. The consular document hall is at Rua de São Caetano 2, 1249-024 Lisbon; other consular matters on Mondays and Thursdays. Embassy office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00. Visas: Chinese Visa Application Service Centre, Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 130, 5th floor. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Consular section: R. São Caetano à Lapa, 2, 1249-024 Lisboa (tel. +351 21 393 2260).
The embassy and its network in Portugal
Yang Yirui heads the embassy as ambassador; the Portuguese protocol list gives 12 January 2026 as the date of the presentation of credentials.
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 embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Portugal
108 other countries are represented in Portugal, among them: Colombia (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Dominican Republic (embassy), Dominican Republic (honorary), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gambia (honorary), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy). The full list of all 109 missions is on the overview page for Portugal.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Portuguese holidays such as Freedom Day (25 April), Portugal Day (10 June) and Republic Day (5 October); the Chinese national day (1 October) usually means a closure too. Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure.
Emergency assistance
In Portugal, the emergency number is 112. Portuguese citizens who need help in China can contact the Consular Emergency Office (Gabinete de Emergência Consular) of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon on +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472.
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corpo Diplomático acreditado em Lisboa (July 2026), www.embaixadachina.pt. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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