Beijing News and Events 20. Jan 2025 Notice of temporary closure during Chinese New Year On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing will be closed on January 28-31, 2025. We will resume regular operations on Monday, February 3rd. 19. Dec 2024 Working hours during Christmas and New Year The Norwegian Embassy in Beijing will be closed on December 25-26, 2024, and January 1, 2025, and will operate with reduced working hours on December 24 from 8 AM to 12 PM, and between Christmas and New Year from 9 AM to 3 PM. 01. Jul 2024 The Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou has been permanently closed as of 30th of June As of 30 June, Guangdong and Hainan provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are included into the consular districts of the Embassy in Beijing, and Fujian province is included into the consular districts of the Consulate General in Shangha 12. Mar 2024 Are you planning to travel to Norway and need a visa or residence permit? As of 11 of March 2024, the Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou will no longer be the responsible mission for applications for Schengen visitor’s visa or residence permit to Norway submitted at VFS’ Application Center in Guangzhou. 17. Nov 2023 China opens for 72/144 hours visa-free transit for Norwegians