Overview
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Berlin is the central diplomatic mission of China in Germany — managing the bilateral relationship between the world's second and fourth largest economies. Ambassador Hongbo Deng has led the mission since October 2024. Germany is China's largest trading partner in Europe and China is Germany's largest trading partner overall, with bilateral trade covering machinery, vehicles, electronics, chemicals and increasingly renewable energy technology. The embassy is supported by four consulates general — in Düsseldorf (covering North Rhine-Westphalia), Frankfurt (Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland), Hamburg (Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein) and Munich (Bavaria). A branch office in Bonn and a Hong Kong SAR Economic and Trade Office in Berlin complement the network.
Visa Services
The consular section oversees visa policy for the Berlin consular district. Most applicants are directed to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Berlin for tourism, business, work, study and family visit visas. The embassy handles diplomatic and official visas directly. Consular hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:00.
Consular Services
The embassy provides passport renewal, document legalisation and notarisation, and emergency assistance to Chinese nationals in its consular district. All services require advance appointment. Contact: berlin@csm.mfa.gov.cn.
Trade & Export Support
The Economic and Commercial Office, located separately at Majakowskiring 66 in Pankow, is a key driver of the Sino-German trade relationship. It promotes Chinese exports, facilitates German investment in China, and supports bilateral business activities across machinery, automotive, chemicals, electronics and green technology sectors.
Cultural & Educational Programs
The Cultural Section, together with the China Cultural Center in Berlin, promotes Chinese culture, language and arts through exhibitions, film festivals, performances, academic exchange programmes and scholarships. The Confucius Institute network at German universities supports Chinese language education.
Service Area
The embassy's consular district covers Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.