🇨🇦 Canadian Visa & Immigration Services – Shanghai, China
The Canadian visa and immigration services in Shanghai, China are provided through the Canadian Consulate General, where Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes applications for temporary and permanent residence from applicants in China. Services include visa processing, immigration inquiries and support for Canadian citizens abroad. You don’t normally contact a visa office unless IRCC specifically instructs you to do so regarding your application.
📍 Canadian Consulate General – Shanghai
Address: 8th Floor, ECO City Building, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu, Jing’an District, Shanghai 200040, China.
Telephone: +86 21 3279‑2800
Fax: +86 21 3279‑2801
Email: chn.assistance@international.gc.ca
This office offers consular and immigration services by appointment — including citizenship services, passport assistance, notarial services and general inquiries.
📌 Visa & Immigration Services
- Processing of visa and immigration applications for applicants residing in China, including study and work permits, visitor visas, and permanent resident applications under the relevant IRCC mission.
- Applicants will normally receive specific contact details and instructions from IRCC via the email or letter associated with the application — do not reach out before that unless explicitly asked.
- Visa application submissions and biometrics are generally handled through a local Visa Application Centre (VAC) operated by an authorized provider (e.g., VFS Global).
📅 Appointments & Submissions
Visitations to the consulate for immigration or visa matters are typically by appointment only. IRCC or the Canadian Consulate will specify how and where to submit documents — often through VAC locations in Shanghai or other Chinese cities.
🔗 Important Notes
- You generally cannot contact an IRCC visa office directly about your application status unless IRCC instructs you to do so in writing — use the IRCC web form for general updates.
- Consulate contact details may also be used for consular assistance if you are a Canadian citizen in China.
- For biometrics and passport submission, check the local Canada Visa Application Centre information.
