Canadian representation in China
Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, China.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai
The Consulate General of Canada is located on Nanjing Xi Lu in Shanghai’s Jing An District.
1788 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing An District
Shanghai 200040
China
Appointments: Consular, passport and notarial services are appointment-based. Check the current service instructions before visiting.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai?
The Consulate General is located on the 8th floor of ECO City Building at 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu in Jing An District.
About the consulate general
About the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai
The Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai provides consular and other Government of Canada services to Canadians living in or visiting Shanghai and several surrounding provinces.
The office provides passport, notarial and general consular services and also supports Canadian commercial interests in eastern China.
Canada is represented in China by its Embassy in Beijing and Consulates General in Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai
The Consulate General provides a range of services for Canadian citizens in its consular district.
Consular assistance
Canadians can contact the Shanghai office for consular assistance and guidance, including help with emergencies and civil matters abroad.
Passport services
Selected passport applications can be handled in person in Shanghai when specialized service is required.
Notarial services
Limited in-person notarial services are available by appointment, including statutory declarations and certified true copies of eligible Canadian documents.
Citizenship services
Paper citizenship applications are not submitted in Shanghai. They must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance is available through the Consulate General 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 Shanghai
General and consular enquiries
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Passport services
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Notarial services
Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Closed for notarial appointments.
Office closures: The Consulate General observes designated Canadian and Chinese holidays. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Shanghai
Passport procedures in China depend on whether the application requires specialized in-person service.
Simple passport renewals
Adult simplified renewal applications that do not require specialized services must be submitted by mail or drop-off to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Specialized passport services
In-person appointments in Shanghai 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 and searches of citizenship records must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Payment: Passport and citizenship fees must be paid online before submitting documents or attending an appointment.
Consular district
Areas served by the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai
Shanghai
The city of Shanghai is served by the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai.
Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang
The provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang are part of the Shanghai consular district.
Hubei
The Consulate General also serves Canadians in Hubei Province.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai
Book the correct appointment
Passport, consular and notarial services operate on different schedules. Book the service that matches your case before attending.
Check whether Beijing is required
Simple passport renewals and paper citizenship applications must be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Pay fees before your appointment
Passport and citizenship applicants should pay the applicable Government of Canada fees online before submitting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai FAQ
Is there a Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate General at ECO City Building, 8th floor, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing An District, Shanghai.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +86 (21) 3279 2800.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to chn.assistance@international.gc.ca.
What are the passport service hours?
Passport appointments are currently available Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Can I renew a Canadian passport in Shanghai?
Simple adult passport renewals that do not require specialized service must be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing. Eligible specialized passport cases can be handled in Shanghai by appointment.
Can I submit a citizenship application in Shanghai?
No. Paper citizenship applications must be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Beijing.
Does the Consulate General provide notarial services?
Yes. Limited notarial services are available by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Which areas are served by the Shanghai Consulate General?
The consular district includes Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Hubei and the city of Shanghai.