Useful contacts

Public services and official help lines. Nobody pays to be listed here.

Early draft — general information onlyThis section is planned for a later stage. It gives an overview and points to official sources; it is not legal, immigration or tax advice. Rules differ by city and by case — the authorities make the final decision.
Draft: nothing on this page has been checked against official sources yet.

Emergency

NumberService
110Police
120Ambulance
119Fire
122Traffic accident

Hotlines

  • 12345 — city government service hotline; English service in many large cities.
  • 12367 — National Immigration Administration service hotline (visas, residence). (To be checked.)

Embassies

For a lost passport, arrest or serious emergency, contact your embassy or nearest consulate. Official sites:

  • United States — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China
  • United Kingdom — British Embassy Beijing (GOV.UK)
  • Canada — Embassy of Canada to China
  • Australia — Australian Embassy in China
  • Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands — embassy sites

Links and phone numbers will be added after checking each official site.

Medical help

Ask your embassy for its list of hospitals with English-speaking staff — most embassies publish one. Your travel insurer's assistance line can also direct you.