Canadian representation in China
Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, China.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou
The Consulate General of Canada is located in TaiKoo Hui Tower 1 in Guangzhou’s Tianhe District.
385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District
Guangzhou 510620
China
Appointments: In-person consular, passport and notarial services are provided by appointment. Check the applicable service instructions before visiting.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou?
The Consulate General is located on the 26th floor of TaiKoo Hui Tower 1 at 385 Tianhe Road.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou
The Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou provides consular and other Government of Canada services across a large area of southern China.
Canada is represented in China by the Embassy in Beijing and Consulates General in Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The Guangzhou office provides local consular, passport and notarial services and also supports Canadian trade and investment interests in southern China.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou
The Consulate General provides a range of services for Canadians in its consular district.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Guangzhou office for consular assistance, including help in emergencies and guidance on local civil matters.
Passport services
Selected in-person passport services are available by appointment, particularly when specialized service is required.
Notarial services
Limited in-person notarial services are available by appointment, including statutory declarations and certified copies of eligible Canadian documents.
Citizenship services
Citizenship paper applications are not submitted in Guangzhou. They must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance is available through the Guangzhou office during business hours and through the Government of Canada 24 hours a day.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration matters are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou
Consular services
Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment.
Notarial services
Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment.
Before visiting: Service hours vary by service category. Always use the current Government of Canada appointment system and instructions before attending the office.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Guangzhou
Passport applications in China follow different procedures depending on the type of application and whether specialized service is required.
Simple renewals
Adult simplified renewal applications that do not require specialized service must be submitted by mail to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Specialized passport services
In-person passport appointments are available for eligible cases such as first adult passports, lost or stolen passports, damaged passports, urgent applications and certain changes to personal information.
Citizenship applications
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship, renunciation or searches of citizenship records must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Payment: Passport and citizenship fees must be paid online according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Consular district
Areas served by the Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou
Guangdong and Guangzhou
The Consulate General serves Guangdong Province and Guangzhou.
Guangxi, Fujian and Jiangxi
Guangxi, Fujian and Jiangxi are also part of the Guangzhou consular district.
Hunan and Hainan
The Guangzhou office also serves Canadians in Hunan and Hainan.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou
Book the correct appointment
In-person consular, passport and notarial services are appointment-based. Select the service that matches your case before attending.
Check whether Beijing is required
Simple passport renewals and citizenship paper applications must be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Pay fees in advance
Passport and citizenship fees should be paid online before submitting documents or attending an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou FAQ
Is there a Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at 26/F, TaiKoo Hui Tower 1, 385 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +86 (20) 8611-6100.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to chn.assistance@international.gc.ca.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Guangzhou?
Selected in-person passport services are available by appointment when specialized service is required. Simple adult passport renewals must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Can I submit a citizenship application in Guangzhou?
No. Paper citizenship applications must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Does the Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Limited in-person notarial services are available by appointment.
Which areas are served by the Guangzhou Consulate General?
The consular district includes Guangdong, Guangxi, Guangzhou, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan and Hainan.
When are consular appointments available?
The published consular appointment hours include Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Service schedules may differ by category.