Overview
The German Consulate General in Chengdu serves southwestern China — Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and the Chongqing municipality. The Chengdu-Chongqing economic corridor is one of China's fastest-growing inland markets, and German industry has a strong presence: Volkswagen operates a major plant in Chengdu, Siemens and Bosch have regional offices, and dozens of Mittelstand companies supply the automotive and machinery sectors. The consulate is accessible via Metro Line 1 or 8 (Nijiaqiao Station).
Visa Services
The consulate processes Schengen and national visa applications for Chinese residents of Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and Chongqing. Appointments are mandatory and must be booked online.
Consular Services
The consulate provides passport and identity card services, notarial acts, document legalisation, civil registration and emergency assistance to German nationals across southwestern China.
Trade & Export Support
The economic department supports German companies in southwestern China's rapidly developing economy. Volkswagen's Chengdu plant is a cornerstone of the local automotive industry. German machinery, environmental technology and medical technology firms are active across the region. The Chengdu-Chongqing corridor is attracting increasing German investment.
Cultural & Educational Programs
The consulate promotes German culture and language through university partnerships and DAAD programmes. Sichuan University and Chongqing University maintain cooperation agreements with German institutions.
Service Area
The consular district covers Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and the municipality of Chongqing.
Appointment Information
All services require an online appointment. Public hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-12:00. Phone hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:00. Phone: +86 28 8528 0800.