Overview
The German Consulate General in Shenyang serves northeastern China — Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. The northeast is China's traditional industrial heartland, and German industry has deep roots here: BMW operates its largest production facility outside Germany in Shenyang (a joint venture with Brilliance Automotive), and German automotive suppliers, machinery firms and chemical companies maintain operations across the region. Dalian, Changchun and Harbin complement Shenyang as major industrial and academic centres.
Visa Services
The consulate processes Schengen and national visa applications for Chinese residents of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. Appointments 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 in northeastern China.
Trade & Export Support
BMW's Shenyang plant (BMW Brilliance Automotive) is the centrepiece of German economic engagement in the northeast — it is one of BMW's largest production sites globally. German automotive suppliers, machinery manufacturers and chemical companies maintain substantial operations. The region's traditional strengths in heavy industry and agriculture create additional opportunities for German environmental technology and agricultural machinery.
Cultural & Educational Programs
The consulate promotes German culture and language through university partnerships. The Dalian University of Technology, Jilin University and Harbin Institute of Technology maintain cooperation agreements with German institutions. DAAD provides information on study and research opportunities.
Service Area
The consular district covers Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces.
Appointment Information
All services require an online appointment. Public hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-11:30. Phone: +86 24 8389 9100.