Chinese Embassy in Switzerland
Ambassador: Mr. Wang Shiting Address: Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
Fax: +41-31-3514573
Email: china-embassy@bluewin.ch
30-Day Visa Free Policy
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. Excitingly, from Nov. 30, 2024, thee visa-free period will be extended to 30 days and exchange visits are considered the eligible travel purpose. HK offers the Swiss 90-day visa free stay and Macau grants a 30-day stay.
Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Switzerland
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
CVASC in Bern
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
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 |
Service Fee of CVASC
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
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 Nov. 27, 2024 by Gabby Li -