Chinese Embassy in Spain
Ambassador: Mr. Yao Jing
Address: Calle Arturo Soria, 113, 28043 Madrid
Tel: +34-91-5194242
Fax: +34-91-5192035
Email: chinaemb_es@mfa.gov.cn
Current 15-Day & Upcoming 30-Day Visa Free Entry
From December 1, 2023 to end of 2025, holders of ordinary passports from Spain who go to China Mainland for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends and transiting for no more than 15 days, are allowed to enter China without applying for a visa. From Nov. 30, 2024, the visa free duration of stay will be extended to 30 days and exchange visits will be included in the purpose list.
Diplomatic passport holders of Spain enjoy 30-day visa-free entry. However, those who hold official or service passports should still apply for China Visas.
If staying for more than 30 days, ordinary passport holders are requested to apply for a visa at the CVASC in Madrid or Barcelona.
Spanish nationals enjoy a visa-free entry to Hong Kong and Macau can stay for less than 90 days.
Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Spain
Address: C/Josefa Valcárcel 40, 1a planta 1, 28027 Madrid
Tel: +34-91-7414728 (including manual service at 15:30-17:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
Fax: +34-91-7414793
Email: madrid@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:30 -11:30, Monday to Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts: Andalucia, Aragon, Asturias, Baleares, Vasco, Canarias, Cantabria, Castilla y Leon, Castilla La Mancha, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra, La Rioja, Valencia
Attention Points for the Visa Exemption
1. The visa-free entry policy applies to all open sea, land, and airports in China to Spanish citizens.
2. Visitors are advised to take relevant documents, such as an invitation letter, airline tickets, a letter confirming a hotel reservation, etc., that can be proof of their purpose to China and help to go through the Chinese Immigration Inspection.
3. Travel documents, emergency, and temporary documents are all not eligible for the visa free policy.
4. Spanish people can enter China from any other country.
5. No limits on the total days of stay and visitors can enter China multiple times.
6. If you need to stay in China for longer than 15 days, you must apply for a temporary stay from the Chinese exit & entry administration of the public security departments before the 15-day stay permit expires.
The Map of the Embassy
Address of the Embassy: Calle Arturo Soria, 113, 28043 Madrid
Address of Consular Office: C/Josefa Valcárcel 40, 1a planta 1, 28027 Madrid.
Transport: Please take Subway No. 4, 6, 7, 9 to Avenida de América, and then transfer to Bus No. 114, 115 and get off at Josefa Valcárcel.
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Madrid
Ordinary passport holders should go to the CVASC for application. The Consular Office of the embassy won't accept applications from ordinary passport holders. However, applicants of diplomatic/official/service passport holders shall still submit the application directly to the embassy.
Detailed Information of CVASC in Madrid
Address: C/Agustín de foxá No. 29, 4°piso A, 28046 Madrid
Tel: 0034-913145918
Fax: 0034-917321959
Email: madridcenter@visaforchina.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (except for public holidays)
Application Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Pick-up Time: 09:00 - 15:00
Consulate-General of the PRC in Barcelona
Address: No. 34 Av.Tibidabo, Barcelona
Consular Office
Fax: 0034-932118794
Email: barcelona@csm.mfa.gov.cn
The Map of the Consulate
Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Barcelona
Office hours: 9:00-15:00, Monday - Friday except for holidays
Tel: 0034--655969602 (13:00-15:00)
Email： barcelonacenter@visaforchina.org
Visa Application Fees (in EUR)
Visa Fees Charged by the Embassy
| Nationlity / Visa Types | Fees | Express 2 | Express 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain and Other Schengen Countries | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 45 | 66 | 76 |
| The USA | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 129 | 150 | 160 |
| Canada | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 52 | 73 | 83 |
| Argentina | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 105 | 126 | 136 |
| Israel | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 18 | 39 | 49 |
| Brazil | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 86 | 107 | 117 |
| Romania | Single Entry | 41 | 62 | 72 |
| Double Entries | 56 | 77 | 87 | |
| Multiple Entries | 86 | 107 | 117 | |
| Panama | Single / Double / Multiple Entry | 39 | 60 | 70 |
| Other Countries | Single Entry | 30 | 51 | 61 |
| Duble Entries | 45 | 66 | 76 | |
| Multiple Entry valid for 6 months | 60 | 81 | 91 | |
| Multiple Entry valid for 12 months | 90 | 111 | 121 | |
Available from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.Service Fees Collected by the CVASC
| CVASC / Service Types | Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| CVASC in Madrid | Regular (4 working days) | 66.55 |
| Express 2 (3 working days) | 90.75 | |
| Express 1 (2 working days) | 102.85 | |
| Postal service (10 working days) | 102.85 | |
| CVASC in Barcelona | Regular service only | 66.55 |
The CVASC accepts cash, and local bank debit card. Please contact Embassy of Spain in PRC if Spanishes are in problems there.
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