Migration operations in China will move from Shanghai to Beijing

Migration operations at the Consulate General in Shanghai will gradually move to the Embassy in Beijing. The move is expected to be completed by 1 January 2027.

From 1 October 2026, the Embassy in Beijing will take over the processing of visa applications from the three Visa Application Centres (VACs) currently handled by the Consulate General in Shanghai. From the same date, the Consulate General in Shanghai will no longer receive visa applications.

From 1 November 2026, the Embassy in Beijing will take over interviews, investigations and other assignments relating to migration cases for people living in China. Other documents relating to migration cases should also be sent to the Embassy in Beijing.

From 1 January 2027, the Embassy in Beijing will handle all migration operations in China. After this date, no migration cases will be handled at the Consulate General in Shanghai.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.