Overview
The Consulate General of Spain in Guangzhou (known as Cantón in Spanish) covers southern China — Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Yunnan and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guangdong province is one of China's manufacturing and export powerhouses and home to the Canton Fair, the country's largest trade fair. The consulate handles Schengen visa processing, citizen services and commercial liaison for this economically vital region. Located in the R&F Center in Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou's central business district.
Visa Services
The consulate processes Schengen visa applications for Chinese residents of Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Yunnan and Guangxi. Visa inquiries: cog.canton.vis@maec.es.
Consular Services
Passport and citizen services, document legalisation and emergency assistance for Spanish nationals in southern China. Citizen services: cog.canton.nac@maec.es. Emergency (24h): +86 133 8004 6717.
Trade & Export Support
The Canton Fair is a key venue for Spanish exporters of olive oil, wine, pork, Iberian ham, fashion and ceramics. Guangdong's consumer market is increasingly receptive to premium Spanish food products. The consulate facilitates commercial liaison between Spanish businesses and the southern Chinese market.
Service Area
Covers Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Hunan, Yunnan and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Appointment Information
All services by appointment. Phone: +86 20 3892 7185 / +86 20 3892 8909. General: cog.canton@maec.es. Visas: cog.canton.vis@maec.es. Citizens: cog.canton.nac@maec.es. Emergency (24h): +86 133 8004 6717.