The Chinese Consulate in St. Petersburg is a division of the PRC diplomatic mission in Russia. He is in charge of both general political issues and interaction with the local cultural landscape.
An important part of the work of the consulate is the support of cultural and academic exchange between educational institutions of St. Petersburg and China. Competitions are held regularly, thanks to which Petersburgers get the opportunity to study at leading universities both on a permanent basis and through internship programs.
Consulate of China in St. Petersburg: reception schedule
Citizens of most foreign countries need a visa to travel to China. Russians are no exception. Without a visa, Russian citizens can only go to Hainan Island.
To obtain this document, you should contact the consular department of the Chinese Embassy in Moscow or the Consulate General of China in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg branch is responsible for all regions of the North-West Federal District of the Russian Federation. In addition to St. Petersburg, a visa can also be obtained in Khabarovsk, Irkutsk, Vladivostok and Yekaterinburg.
It is worth noting that all consulates have their own work schedule. For example, in St. Petersburg it works from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
Consulate of China in St. Petersburg
The diplomatic mission of the PRC in St. Petersburg is located in the city center, on the embankment of Canal Griboedov, 134. It is at this address that citizens should apply for a visa during the opening hours mentioned.
However, it should be borne in mind that in addition to hotel reservations, airline tickets and confirmation of the availability of funds, it is also worth carrying an invitation from the host country from China. It will not be difficult to get an invitation if a visa is issued by a student or an employee of a joint Russian-Chinese enterprise. Tourists will have to be a little more complicated and may need the help of intermediary travel agencies.
Chinese visa: how much and how long to wait
Its cost is affected by the number of entries that it is planned to make, and the urgency of registration. The minimum fee for a single non-urgent visa is 3,300 rubles, and with a double entry - twice as expensive.
A multi-entry visa for six months will cost 9,900 rubles. Business visa rates are significantly different.