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Embassy of China in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of China in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Building No.6654 Umro Adhamry Street, Al-Safarat. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of China, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Building No.6654 Umro Adhamry Street, Al-Safarat
    Riyadh
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 483 2126

  • Fax

    +966 11 281 2070

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:30 PM

    Consular Affairs

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 12:15 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Building No.6654 Umro Adhamry Street, Al-Safarat, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of China in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Dragon Boat Festival: June 19 Flag of China
  • National Day: September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Mid-Autumn Festival: September 25 Flag of China
  • National Day of China: October 1 Flag of China

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of China in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter China.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to China without a visa. The most common types of China visas are the following.

  • Crew visa (C)
  • Permanent residence visa (D)
  • Visit Visa (F)
  • Transit visa (G)
  • Long-term journalist visa (J1)
  • Short-term journalist visa (J2)
  • Tourist visa (L)
  • Business visa (M)
  • Family reunion visa (Q1)
  • Family visit visa (Q2)
  • Talent visa (R)
  • Long-term private visit visa (S1)
  • Short-term private visit visa (S2)
  • Long-term study visa (X1)
  • Short-term study visa (X2)
  • Working visa (Z)

Head of Mission

Chang Hua, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Visa Services

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Passport Services

Chinese embassies and consulates process passport applications and renewals for Chinese citizens and also provide assistance in case of lost or stolen passports.

Consular Assistance

Chinese diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Chinese citizens who are traveling or residing abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, natural disasters, or cases involving Chinese citizens in legal trouble.

Holidays in China

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of China in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, China also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of China in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Saudi Arabia in China

Saudi Arabia has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Al Faisaliyah Center (6.21 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (6.48 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Kingdom Centre Tower (6.53 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (8.48 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Masmak Palace Museum (9.97 km away)

    Al Imam Turki Ibn Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Street, Ad Dirah, Riyadh 12652, Saudi Arabia

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  • Roshn Front (21.56 km away)

    Airport Road, Qurtubah, Riyadh 13244, Saudi Arabia

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