The Embassy of China in Vilnius represents China in Lithuania and serves Chinese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Algirdo g. 36, LT-03218 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Telephone | +370 5 216 2862 +370 5 215 7631 |
| chinaemb_lt@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Website | lt.china-office.gov.cn/eng |
| National Day | 1 October |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the list of foreign representations of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (as of 2 October 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Good to know: The mission calls itself the Office of the Chargé d’Affaires of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Lithuania. Since 11 June 2025 its consular document services have been handled by the Chinese Embassy in Riga, Latvia (lv.china-embassy.gov.cn). The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also lists a commercial section at Blindžių g. 34, LT-08110 Vilnius (tel. +370 5 272 2375).
Documents checklist
What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:
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 Chinese Embassy in Riga, Latvia, which has handled consular document services for Lithuania since 11 June 2025.
Other consulates and embassies in Vilnius
61 other countries are represented in Vilnius, among them: Croatia (embassy), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (honorary), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Israel (honorary), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy). The full list of all 62 missions is on the overview page for Lithuania.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on the public holidays observed in Lithuania – New Year’s Day (1 January), Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania (16 February), Day of Restoration of Independence (11 March), Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, International Workers’ Day (1 May), Mother’s Day (first Sunday in May), Father’s Day (first Sunday in June), St John’s Day / Midsummer (24 June), Statehood Day (6 July), Assumption Day (15 August), All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (1 and 2 November), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the second day of Christmas (24–26 December). Lithuania does not move holidays that fall on a weekend; Easter follows the Western calendar. It is usually also closed on China’s national day (1 October).
Emergency assistance
In Lithuania, 112 is the single emergency number for the police, ambulance and fire and rescue services. Lithuanian citizens who need help in China can contact the Lithuanian embassy accredited to the country or the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (tel. +370 5 236 2444).
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Details checked on 15 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania – Foreign representations and honorary consuls (as of 2 October 2026), lt.china-office.gov.cn/eng. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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