China Embassy Stockholm

Before your visit

Visitors go to Lidovägen 8, 115 25 Stockholm.

• Opening hours: not published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
• Consular section: Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 40, 115 27 Stockholm.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

About the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm

According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry, China is represented by Ambassador Limin Zhou (credentials presented 18 March 2026). China also has a consulate general in Gothenburg.

Consular services

The consular section typically handles:

• Chinese passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Citizenship and civil register matters

Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by the consulate general in Gothenburg.

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.

Do I need an appointment?

Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.

Do Swedish citizens need a visa for China?

Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for China with the Chinese embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for China but no visa rules for other countries.

Closing days

Expect the embassy to be closed on Swedish holidays such as the National Day (6 June), Midsummer Eve and Christmas Eve. On the Chinese national day (1 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +46 8 579 364 37. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in China should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.

Diplomatic missions of China in Sweden

China in Sweden

• Stockholm – Embassy of China (this page)
• Gothenburg – Consulate General