China - Consulate of Ireland in Shanghai

You are a Chinese citizen or you are from Ireland and are looking for information on the consulate of Ireland in Shanghai situated in China. A consulate in Shanghai could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Ireland. It all depends on the importance of Shanghai and China in the relationships with the government of Ireland.

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Irish Consulate General in Shanghai, China Suite 700A, Shanghai Centre 1376 Nanjing Road West 200040 Shanghai China

Tel: (+86) 21 6279 8729

Fax: (+86) 21 6279 8739

Email:

Website: www.irishconsulateshanghai.cn

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The difference between consulates found in Shanghai are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Ireland in China besides Shanghai

Irish Consulate General in Shanghai, China Suite 700A, Shanghai Centre 1376 Nanjing Road West 200040 Shanghai China
Email: - Tel: (+86) 21 6279 8729 - Website: www.irishconsulateshanghai.cn

Or the embassy of Ireland in China

Irish Embassy in Beijing, China, 3 Ri Tan Dong lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China
Email: beijing@dfa.ie - Tel: (+86) 10 8531 6200 - Website: www.embassyofireland.cn

Consulate Appointment in Shanghai

Most consulates in Shanghai need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Ireland in Shanghai first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Shanghai do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in China or Ireland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Shanghai please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.