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Consulate-General Shanghai, China

Local time 12:17 PM

Opening hours during the Chinese National Day (Golden Week)

17 Sep 2024

On the occasion of China's National Day, the Consulate General is closed on September 30 and October 1. On October 2–4, the Consulate General is closed to visitors due to renovation. If you have urgent matters between October 2–4, you can reach the Consulate General via e-mail generalkonsulat.shanghai@gov.se or our switchboard. We will open again as normal on October 7.

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Visa and residence permit

If you would like to visit Sweden, work or study in Sweden you might need a visa or a residence permit. Consulate General of Sweden cooperates with VFS in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui and Zhejiang.

Find out more about the requirements and how you apply below. 

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Biometrics, passport check and residence permit card

If you need to leave biometrics or show your passport at the Consulate General or have questions about your Residence Permit card, please see below information.

Drop-in to migration section Monday to Friday 09:00-11:00. 

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Swedish passport

You can apply for a Swedish passport at the Consulate General in Shanghai only by appointment. If you apply at the Embassy in Beijing or another passport authority, you can choose to retrieve the passport in Shanghai.

Book an appointment online for application or retrieving passport.

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If you suspect that a crime or irregularities have occurred in connection with Swedish Foreign Service activities, please report to MFA Head of Compliance.

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