China - Consulate of Italy in Guangzhou

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


Italian Consulate General in Guangzhou, China - Unit 1403 International Finance Place (IFP) - No.8 Huaxia Road - Pearl River New City - 510623 Guangzhou - China

Tel: (+86) (20) 38396225

Fax: (+86) (20) 85506370

Email: consolato.canton@esteri.it

Website: conscanton.esteri.it


The difference between consulates found in Guangzhou 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 Italy in China besides Guangzhou

Italian Consulate General in Chongqing, China - 188, Min Zu Road - World Financial Centre (WFC), 49th fl. - 400010 Chongqing - China
Email: chongqing.segreteria@esteri.it - Tel: (+86) 023-63822511 - Website: conschongqing.esteri.it

Italian Consulate General in Guangzhou, China - Unit 1403 International Finance Place (IFP) - No.8 Huaxia Road - Pearl River New City - 510623 Guangzhou - China
Email: consolato.canton@esteri.it - Tel: (+86) (20) 38396225 - Website: conscanton.esteri.it

Italian Consulate General in Shanghai, China - 989, Chang Le Road, The Center, 19 Floor - 200031 Shanghai - China
Email: info.shanghai@esteri.it - Tel: (+86) (21) 659 659 00 - Website: consshanghai.esteri.it

Or the embassy of Italy in China

Italian Embassy in Beijing, China 2, 2nd Street East San Li Tun Beijing China
Email: ambpech@ambpech.org.cn - Tel: (+86) 10 65322131/2/3/4/5 - Website: www.italianembassy.org.cn

Consulate Appointment in Guangzhou

Most consulates in Guangzhou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Italy in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou 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 Italy.

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