Consulate General of France in Shanghai, China
Consulate General of France in Shanghai, China, located at Soho Zhongshan Plaza, Building A, 18th floor, 1055 Zhongshan Xi Lu, Changning District. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
Soho Zhongshan Plaza, Building A, 18th floor, 1055 Zhongshan Xi Lu, Changning District
Shanghai 200051
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Telephone
+86 21 6010 6050
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Emergency Phone
+86 136 0160 7871
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:40 AM–12:15 PM, 1:40 PM–5:00 PMThursday 8:40 AM–12:15 PM, 1:40 PM–5:00 PMFriday 8:40 AM–12:15 PM, 1:40 PM–5:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:40 AM–12:15 PM, 1:40 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 8:40 AM–12:15 PM, 1:40 PM–5:00 PMBy appointment only
Status: 🔒 Closed
🕒 Current time in Shanghai: 5:16 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
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Consular Jurisdiction
The city of Shanghai, as well as the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui.
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Dragon Boat Festival:
June 19
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Bastille Day:
July 14
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Mid-Autumn Festival:
September 25
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National Day of China:
October 1
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Chinese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.
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Short stay visas
- Airport transit visa
- Business visa
- Tourist visa
- Visitor visa
- Study visa
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Long stay visas
- Family visa
- Work visa
- Study visa
- Working holiday visa
Head of Mission
Joan Valadou, Consul General
Online Resources
Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in China
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of China.
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Consulate General)
- Tokyo, Japan (Embassy)
- Kyoto, Japan (Consulate General)
- Fukuoka, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Nagoya, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Hiroshima, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Nagasaki, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Naha, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Sapporo, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Sendai, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Niigata, Japan (Honorary Consul)
- Seoul, South Korea (Embassy)
- Taipei, Taiwan (Representative Office)
See also
China in France
China has 4 representations in the following cities:
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