Switzerland

Chinese Embassy in Switzerland

 China visa-free policy offered to Switzerland citizens has been extended to end of 2025. Previously it was effective by November of 2024. During the period, ordinary Switzerland passport holders can stay in China for 15 days visa-free for business, travelling, family visits and transit. 

Ambassador: Mr. Wang Shiting Address: Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
Fax: +41-31-3514573
Email: china-embassy@bluewin.ch

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Switzerland

Address: Lombachweg 23, 3006 Bern (Take bus No.19 and get off at Petruskirche)
Tel: 079 130 9739 for consultation, 10:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 17:00; 031 350 1258 for consular protection
Fax: 031 351 3072
Email: bern@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: 09:00 - 12:00, Monday - Friday (except holidays) 
Consular Districts: Except the consular districts of Chinese Consulate in Zurich.
 

Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Switzerland

The visa application service centers (CVASC for short) in Bern and Surich have been eastablished to provide visa services. Applicants holding ordinary passports or applying for a visa to Hong Kong or Macau China are all required to summit their visa applications to the service centers.
 

CVASC in Bern

Address: 1st Stock, Murifeld, Weltpoststrasse 5, 3015, Bern, Switzerland
Office hours:  Monday to Friday 
Application service:  
Authentication and Visa: 09:00 - 13:00 from Monday to  Friday 
Collection service:
Regular Service: Visa and Authentication: 09:00 - 15:00
Express Level 2 Service: Visa and Authentication:  09:00 - 15:00
Express Level 1 Service: Visa and Authentication: 12:00 - 15:00
Tel: +41 058 618 89 88 
Fax: +41 058 618 89 87
E-mail: berncenter@visaforchina.org
 

CVASC in Surich

Address: Giesshuebelstrasse 45, 8045, Zurich, Switzerland
Office hours: 
Application Service: 9:00-13:00 Monday to Friday 
Collection  Service: 9:00-15:00 Monday to Friday
Tel: +41 58 618 89 99, 9:00-15:00 from Monday to Friday
Fax:+41 58 618 89 97
E-mail: zurichcenter@visaforchina.org 

Visa Application Fees (CHF)

Countries Regular Express
Level 2
Express
Level 1
Switzerland & Schengen 45 75 85
The US 125 for  J1
155 for J2
- -
Argentina 100 130 140
Canada 50 80 90
Brazil 85 115 125
Israel 20 50 60
Serbia 1 31 41
Russia Single entry 35 65 75
Double entries 70 100 110
Multiple entries 105 135 145
Romania Single entry 50 80 90
Double entries 70 100 110
Multiple entries 100 130 140
Panama 40 70 80
Uruguay 30 60 70
Other countries Single entry 25 55 65
Double entries 35 65 75
Multiple entries (6 months) 50 80 90
Multiple entries (12 months) 70 100 110
 The fees shown above is only the visa fee charged by Chinese embassy or consulate.
 

Service Fee of CVASC

Normally, the processing time is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as follows:
Regular Service 118.5
Express Service Level 1 (2 working days) 280
Express Service Level 2 (3 working days) 215.4
Post Back Service only for regular service 215.4
Two Way Postal Service 280

 The total fee applicants need to pay is the visa fee plus the service fee charged by the visa center.
 

Requirements for Application

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages.
2. Application form with genuine information and signature. 
3. One passport photo attached to the application form.

For tourism, round-trip air tickets and hotel reservation are required. If visiting relative, invitation letter is required, as well as copies of inviter's work permit and residence permit, or copy of Chinese ID if Chinese.

For business, round-trip tickets, hotel reservation, original or copy of invitation letter are required. 

If applying to study, JW201 or JW202 and Admission Letter from Chinese university/college are required. 

If going for work, originals and copies of invitation letter and work permit are required.
 

2024 Holiday Schedule of the Embassy

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Chinese New Year February 12 - 14 Monday - Wednesday
International Labor Day May 1 Wednesday
Dragon Boat Festival June 10 Monday
Mid-Autumn Festival  September 17 Tuesday
Chinese National Day October 1 - 3 Tuesday - Thursday
Christmas Day December 25 Wednesday
 

2024 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Surich

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Chinese New Year February 12 - 14 Monday - Wednesday
Good Friday March 29 Friday
Easter Monday April 1 Monday
International Labor Day May 1 Wednesday
Ascensiontide Holy Thursday May 9 Thursday
Whit Monday May 20 Monday
Dragon Boat Festival June 10 Monday
Swiss National Day August 1 Thursday
Mid-Autumn Festival  September 17 Tuesday
Chinese National Day October 1 - 3 Tuesday - Thursday
Christmas Day December 25 - 26 Wednesday - Thursday
 

2024 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Bern

Festival Date Day
New Year's Day January 1 Monday
Berchtold's Day January 1 Tuesday
Chinese New Year February 12 - 14 Monday - Wednesday
Good Friday March 29 Friday
Easter Monday April 1 Monday
International Labor Day May 1 Wednesday
Ascensiontide Holy Thursday May 9 Thursday
Whit Monday May 20 Monday
Dragon Boat Festival June 10 Monday
Swiss National Day August 1 Thursday
Mid-Autumn Festival  September 17 Tuesday
Chinese National Day October 1 - 3 Tuesday - Thursday
Christmas Day December 25 - 26 Wednesday - Thursday


 Please contact Embassy of Switzerland in PRC if Swisses have problems there.
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- Last updated on May. 07, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Switzerland
Asked by Studer from SWITZERLAND | Jan. 04, 2024 07:13Reply
Do I need to take an appointment online for my Visa request. Not sure I can read different answers
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Answered by Maria | Jan. 07, 2024 18:47
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Hi, the online appointment has been cancelled since Oct. 23, 2023 and the walk in service is available.
Asked by kirsty | May. 15, 2023 07:32Reply
what time should you arrive? And how long does the whole interview take?
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Answered by Alex | May. 16, 2023 00:32
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You need to make an appointment on line in advance and then arrive at about 20 minutes before the appointed time. The interview time differs depending on different situation. But generally, it takes about 3-15 minutes.
Asked by Valerie from SWITZERLAND | Jan. 31, 2020 06:34Reply
Visa Fees
Hi
I'm Swiss citizen. I would like to travel to China in Summer. I'm actually confused about the visa fees. Does anyone know if the prices above (CHF 70.--) are still up-to-date? Or if the prices got increased and they forgot to change it on the web page. As far as I know a friend of mine paid much more last year to get the visa.
Thanks a lot for your help
Valerie
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Answered by Rolisa from SWITZERLAND | Feb. 01, 2020 22:52
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Dear, the web page is out of date now. You should pay CHF 188.5 for a China visa if applying from the CVASC. That's indeed much expensive than before.
Answered by President from SWITZERLAND | Feb. 03, 2020 03:49
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Hey It can go up to 300 CHF... so be prepared to have a lot of cash on you .... I am from Switzerland too and I am in China at the moment. Be careful with the coronavirus and take some masks with you because it’s hard to find in China. add my Wechat: Newsmach ... if you need any help
Asked by President from SWITZERLAND | Jan. 23, 2020 07:49Reply
Getting Investment from China. None of the visa can suit my case
Hey, I wrote a question before but I realized the quality of my text was low. Blame my keyboard. Let’s rephrase it.

I am from Switzerland and I own a US CORP.
I am a high demanded person when it comes to investment in China. A lot of investors have demanded to see me with offers. My company is not incorporated in China and doesn’t plan to enter China. Most of my investors are shareholders and they don’t see me under an entity i.e using a company to see. Should I take a tourist visa since it’s the best option thing to do. Most of those investors are my friends. They can invest in my company after enjoy a trip in China. Tourist visa means I am on a trip to enjoy time. I really need help there.
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Answered by Jonno from USA | Feb. 02, 2020 18:23
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Yes, you can apply for a tourist visa because it sounds more like a private affair and trip.
Asked by President from SWITZERLAND | Jan. 23, 2020 07:43Reply
Meet investors in China which investment should I take
A lot of investors wants to see me in China to invest in my company which is in USA. I believe a Business visa is not appropriate because investors are not essentially owners of a company. Is there any ways ? If not then I should a tourist visa since I am technically not doing any work within China. I am just visa Chinese friends who gets to kindly invest in my company as friends i.E investor. I don’t know I need help 😟😂
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Answered by Denny from CANADA | Feb. 01, 2020 22:47
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Dear, in this case, a tourist visa will be perfect for you.
Answered by President from SWITZERLAND | Feb. 02, 2020 01:51
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Dear, thanks for replying to my question on a Saturday. 😊
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