Overview
The Austrian Consulate General in Shanghai serves eastern China — Shanghai Municipality and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta host a significant Austrian business community, with companies active in environmental technology, machinery, automotive supply, and food and beverages. Advantage Austria operates from this post to promote Austrian exports. The consulate provides consular services, passport assistance and emergency support to Austrian nationals in eastern China.
Visa Services
The consulate processes Schengen and national visa applications for Chinese residents of its consular district. Applications are submitted through VFS Global. Categories include tourism, business, work, study and family reunification.
Consular Services
The consulate provides passport and identity card services, civil registration, document legalisation, notarial acts and emergency assistance to Austrian nationals in eastern China.
Trade & Export Support
Advantage Austria in Shanghai supports Austrian companies in the Yangtze River Delta — one of China's largest consumer and manufacturing markets. Austrian expertise in environmental technology, precision machinery, winter sports infrastructure, premium food and beverages, and design finds strong demand in eastern China.
Service Area
The consular district covers Shanghai Municipality and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui.
Appointment Information
Consular public hours: Monday to Friday 09:30-12:00. Office hours: 09:00-17:00. Phone: +86 21 6474 0268. Email: shanghai-gk@bmeia.gv.at.