Consul General: Ms. Zhu Taoying
Address: 240, St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2N5 Canada
24-Hour Tel: +1-416-6160807, 5290068 (for emergencies)
Tel: +1-416-9647260
Fax: +1-416-3246468
Email: chinaconsul_tor_ca@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://toronto.china-consulate.org/eng
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:30-17:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Visa Office (for visa, passport, notarization & authentication)
Fax: +1-416-3249010
Tel: +1-416-9648861
(Answer-phone, but manual service between 09:00-10:00, 15:00-17:00 in workdays)
Email: visaoffice@rogers.com
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, 13:30-15:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays) Consular Districts: Ontario, Manitoba Notice: In order to insure safety, all visitors to the Consulate in Toronto should show their ID Card. Information of Sections of Chinese Consulate in Toronto
| Office | Contact Information |
| Press Office | Sun Yan Tel: +1-416-3246452 Zhang Hua Tel: +1-416-3246451 Huo Mingwu Tel: +1-416-3246496 Email: torchinaconsulate@gmail.com |
| Overseas Chinese Office | Jiang Dianchang Tel: +1-416-3246492 Li Xia Tel: +1-416-3246464 Zhuang Yuanyuan Tel: +1-416-3246460 Email: lingqiaozu@hotmail.com |
| Science & Technology Office | Tao Yuanxing Tel: +1-416-3246457 Yang Shaojun Tel: +1-416-3246456 Email: scienceoffice@rogers.com |
| Commercial Office | Lei Zhigang Tel: +1-416-3246453 Guo Xiaoyu Tel: +1-416-3246454 Liu Yi Tel: +1-416-3246455 Sun Jinhuan Tel: +1-416-3246497 Wang Yong Tel: +1-416-3246494 Email: tradeoffice@rogers.com |
| Cultural Office | Chen Shuang Tel: +1-416-3246458 Wang Xiuzhen Tel: +1-416-3246495 Email: culturaloffice@rogers.com |
| Educational Office | Address: 24 Admiral Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2L5 Canada Zhang Linyi Tel: +1-416-3249688 Wu Xiaochuang Tel: +1-416-3248536 Zhang Baojun Tel: +1-416-9720175 Fax: +1-416-3249931 Email: torontojyz3@rogers.com |
Tips for Visa Applicants
1. The visa fees are paid when you pick up your visa. Please pay by cash, money order or certified check. If you use certified check, please write the telephone of your company at the back of the check.
2. Applications by mailing are not accepted. The Mail Back Service is not available, either.
3. The peak of application: Monday, 1-2 working days after every holiday, between 11:00-12:00, 13:30-14:30 in every working day. You'd better avoid the time quantum; otherwise, you will queue up for a long time.
4. The off-peak time: Between 09:00-10:30, 14:30-15:30, from Tuesday to Friday. During this time quantum, applicants are rare and you can save your time.
5. Between May-June, September-October in every year, there are many applicants. In order to save your time, you can apply for a visa in advance according to your planned travel.
6. Make a good preparation for required documents for applying a visa.
7. Please submit your applications to Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General in Canada according to consular justification. Otherwise, your application will be delayed or even denied. Public Holidays in 2009 of Chinese Consulate in Toronto
| Festival | Date | Day |
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Thursday |
| Spring Festival | January 26 | Monday |
| Spring Festival | January 27 | Tuesday |
| Good Friday | April 10 | Friday |
| International Labor Day | May 1 | Friday |
| Canadian National Day | July 1 | Wednesday |
| Civic Holiday | August 3 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | August 4 | Tuesday |
| Canadian Labor Day | September 7 | Monday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1 | Thursday |
| Chinese National Day | October 2 | Friday |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 12 | Monday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Saturday |
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Travelers' Voices on China Consulate in Toronto
1.
Nov. 18,2009 10:31 Reply
Mr.Peter(Canada) said:
My daughter is a Canadian and she is planning to get marry in China. Can she apply for Chinese Citizen and still keep her Canadian Citizen?
Thanks you.
Nov. 18,2009 20:55
Mr.leeovisa(China) replied:
After marriage with a Chinese, she can apply for a visiting-relative L visa. Normally it is 6-month or 12-month long and can be extended as many times as she likes in her husband Hukou (ID) city.
As for the 10-year Permanent Residence Permit (Chinese green card), it is really hard to get.
Nov. 18,2009 21:44
Ms.Anita replied:
Please enquire the China Embassy in Canada directly.
2.
Nov. 16,2009 14:38 Reply
Mr.Ali(Canada) said:
I am travelling through Beijing, and wish to stop for three days. Do I need a visa? Can I get one at Beijing airport? If I have to get one in Canada, will the consulate require copies of air tickets? Is an application, photo and passport sufficient? Can I leave a priority post envelope for return of passport or do I have to come back to the consulate to get the visa?
Thank you for your help
Nov. 16,2009 21:12
Ms.HELPER(Canada) replied:
Yes, you need to apply for a China transit visa in Canada for your three days stop in Beijing.
The requirements are:
1. Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages for visa;
2. One properly completed visa application form.
3. A recent passport-size color photo with white background stuck on the visa application form.
4. a valid visa of the country of destination;
5. an air ticket showing transit through China.
the Chinese Embassy in Canada does not accept any straightforward application sent by mail or courier. Those who wish to apply for Chinese visa or document authentication by mail or courier need to send the applications to their clients or travel agencies in Ottawa, such as "Golden Mile 2000 Travel Consultant", who will submit the applications to the Embassy for processing on behalf of the applicants.
3.
Nov. 9,2009 17:28 Reply
Ms.Blankenfeldt(Bermuda) said:
Hi,
My husband, his parents, sister and brother-in, and I are planning a trip to China in July/Aug. 2010. Since there isn't a Chinese Embassy in Bermuda where is the best place to send our visa application? I am a Canadian citizen and they are Bermudians. Do we have to apply in person or can someone do it for us? Can we send all of the applications to the same place or do I have to send mine to Canada and they send theirs to the US?
I was reading about the visa process on one of the websites. It made mention that children of Chinese descent need to send a copy of documentation from one of their parents. My father is of Chinese descent but I don't think he was born in China but in the West Indies. Would I still need to get his documentation to send in with my application?
Thanks for your help.
Nov. 9,2009 19:54
Ms.HELPER(Canada) replied:
I think both Canidians and Bermudians can apply for China visa in Canada. You can go to the China embassy to apply for the visa in person or entrust a friend or travel agency to process the visa for you on your behalf.
You could contact the China Embassy in Canada to get more exact China visa info..
4.
Nov. 8,2009 09:43 Reply
Ms.Going on a vacation(Canada) said:
I am going on a Gap Adventure tour on 28 November 2009. Flying into Beijing and flying out of Hong Kong. I will need a Chinese Visa. I live in Winnipeg. I do not know anyone in Toronto who could take my application in, but can get someone in Ottawa to take in my form to the Ottawa office. Is this acceptable?
I do not yet have my flight tickets, as I wanted to make sure that I could get a Chinese visa prior to ordering them. My flight tickets are on hold until 3 pm Nov 9, 2009, at which time I will lose them if I do not get back to Gap adventure.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Nov. 9,2009 19:49
Ms.HELPER(Canada) replied:
I think it is acceptable.
5.
Oct. 28,2009 13:55 Reply
Mr.david(can) said:
Hi, I am Canadian citizen and am travelling to Hong Kong in April 2010.. I will also be going to Mission Hills Golf resort which I believe is in Shenzen province just north of Hong Kong. Will I need a Visa for either and if yes, when would be best time to apply (is it only valid for a limited time?) tHANKS
Oct. 28,2009 20:46
Mr.John replied:
You need a visa to enter Shenzhen. You can apply for a Shenzhen Special Zone visa at the entry port Luohu on arrival if you will stay in Shenzhen for less than 5 days.
6.
Oct. 14,2009 07:35 Reply
Ms.Larocque(Canada) said:
If someone lets their Chinese visa expire (during approximately 4 months)and now wants to leave China, can anyone suggest the best way to remedy this situation in order to return to Canada.
Oct. 14,2009 21:26
Mr.Alva replied:
You can ask the Canada embassy or consulate in China for help.
7.
Oct. 5,2009 11:20 Reply
Ms.Sou(Canad) said:
Hello,
Two friends and I are going to China and we were wondering if one of us could bring in all 3 passports to get stamped. Is it possible to have someone else drop off and pick up my passport at the embassy? We would be sending her with the passports and passport photos. Is there anything else that she would require?
Thank-you
Oct. 5,2009 20:56
Mr.Robin(Canada) replied:
yes, one of you three can bring all three passports for visa application, you can also entrust someone else to do this. Besides the passport, passport photos, each should fill in one Visa Application Form and sign their name, two-way flight tickets, hotel booking in China (if available)
8.
Sep. 28,2009 11:16 Reply
Ms.Spence(Canada) said:
Hi
I am going on a cruise in late February and early March 2010. The cruise goes to Shanghai Mar. 5-7, Xiamen Mar. 9 and ends in Hong Kong on Mar. 11. Between Shanghai and Xiamen the ship will be in international waters.The cruise people say I need a double entry vias. Do I not need a triple entry visa. Does a Canadian need a visa for Hong Kong.
Sep. 28,2009 21:49
Mr.Benson replied:
A double entry visa will be ok for you since Canadian passport holders are exempt of visa to Hk for 90 days.
9.
Sep. 14,2009 09:36 Reply
Ms.KYSHEN(Canada) said:
I live in canada toronto. recently, i lost my china passport. i went to report to the police station but they said i need the passport number before reporting. but the passport is lost, where can i get the number from? should i call the china embassy of toronto and what is the phone number there? please help and thanks in advance.
Sep. 14,2009 20:35
Mr.Tony replied:
You should contact the canadian embassy in China to get your passport number, you applyied for the visa from them, right?
10.
Sep. 2,2009 11:01 Reply
Ms.Lutwick(Canada) said:
Hello- is there a Chinese consulate office in Montreal?
Thank you
Sep. 2,2009 21:30
Ms.Alina replied:
As far as I know, there are only three Chinese consulates in Canada in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver.