Panoramica
The French Consulate General in Shanghai serves eastern China — Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui. Shanghai hosts one of the largest French expatriate communities in Asia, with thousands of French nationals working in luxury goods, automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, finance and education. The Lycée Français de Shanghai serves the community with campuses in Pudong and Qingpu. The consulate handles a high volume of Schengen visa applications — France is among the most popular European destinations for Chinese travellers from the Yangtze Delta.
Servizi Visto
Schengen and national visa applications are processed through TLScontact. France is one of the most popular destinations for Chinese travellers. Emergency consular line: +86 136 0160 7871.
Servizi Consolari
Passport services, civil registration, notarial acts, document legalisation and emergency assistance for French nationals in eastern China.
Supporto Commerciale ed Esportazione
Business France in Shanghai supports French companies in the Yangtze Delta. Major French firms present in the region include Airbus, L'Oréal, Danone, Schneider Electric, Saint-Gobain and Pernod Ricard. French luxury brands maintain flagship stores across Shanghai. French wine, Cognac, cheese and gourmet products are increasingly popular with Shanghainese consumers.
Programmi Culturali ed Educativi
Alliance Française de Shanghai promotes French language education. The Institut français supports cultural events, film screenings and art exhibitions. The Lycée Français de Shanghai provides French-curriculum education with campuses in Pudong and Qingpu. Campus France promotes French higher education to Chinese students.
Area di Servizio
The consular district covers Shanghai Municipality and the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui.
Informazioni sugli Appuntamenti
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:40-12:15 and 13:30-16:30. Emergency: +86 136 0160 7871.