Panoramica
The Austrian Embassy in Beijing manages Austria's bilateral relationship with the People's Republic of China. Austria and China maintain a comprehensive strategic partnership covering political, economic, cultural and scientific cooperation. The embassy coordinates three consulates general — in Shanghai, Chengdu and Hong Kong — and works closely with Advantage Austria (the commercial section), the Austrian Cultural Forum and the Austrian Tourist Office to promote Austrian interests in China. Visa applications are processed through VFS Global.
Servizi Visto
The consular section processes Schengen and national visa applications. Applications are submitted through VFS Global. Categories include tourism, business, work, study and family reunification. Consular section phone: +86 10 8531 1750.
Servizi Consolari
The consular section provides passport and identity card services, civil registration, document legalisation, notarial acts and emergency assistance to Austrian nationals across northern and central China. Emergency line (outside business hours): +86 139 1082 9044. Consular public hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00.
Supporto Commerciale ed Esportazione
Advantage Austria, the commercial section, promotes Austrian exports and investment in China. Key sectors include environmental technology, machinery, winter sports and tourism infrastructure, food and beverages, and life sciences. Austrian companies are active in China's green technology transition, ski resort development and premium food markets.
Programmi Culturali ed Educativi
The Austrian Cultural Forum organises concerts, exhibitions, film screenings and scientific lectures showcasing Austrian art, culture and innovation. Academic cooperation between Austrian and Chinese universities is supported through OeAD.
Area di Servizio
The embassy's consular district covers Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Tibet and Inner Mongolia.
Informazioni sugli Appuntamenti
All consular services by appointment. Consular hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00. Phone: +86 10 8531 1700. Consular section: +86 10 8531 1750. Emergency (outside hours): +86 139 1082 9044.