China - Consulate of Sweden in Shanghai

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

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Swedish Consulate General in Shanghai, China 1530-1541, 15/F Shanghai Central Plaza 381 Huaihai Zhong Rd Shanghai 200020 China

Tel: (+86) 21 5359 9610

Fax: (+86) 21 5359 9633

Email: generalkonsulat.shanghai@gov.se

Website: www.swedenabroad.com/shanghai

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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 Sweden in China besides Shanghai

Swedish Consulate General in Shanghai, China 1530-1541, 15/F Shanghai Central Plaza 381 Huaihai Zhong Rd Shanghai 200020 China
Email: generalkonsulat.shanghai@gov.se - Tel: (+86) 21 5359 9610 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com/shanghai

Or the embassy of Sweden in China

Swedish Embassy in Beijing, China 3, Dongzhimenwai Dajie Sanlitun Chaoyang District Beijing 100600 China
Email: ambassaden.peking@gov.se - Tel: (+86) 10 6532 9790 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com/peking

Consulate Appointment in Shanghai

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

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.