I have couples of "strange" questions. I apply for F visa to me and for my husband (he is a director of the Co and me the secretary of the same). 1.Is it possible that Embassy open visa to my husband and to me NO ?
2. Is it still available to apply for visa in 1 working day ? (F visa, one entry, in Bern)
3. Usually are there a lot of people at the Embassy ?
4. If my air ticket is till Hong Kong and we will stay first 1-2 days in H.K., then we go to China by train (for 18 days)and after all we will come back to Hong Kong for taking the airplane to come back home. What kind of visa should I apply for H.K. ??
Thank you for your reply.
regards, Victoria.
Oct. 10,2009 20:55 Ms.Amanda replied:
I would say 'yes' to your first three questions. as for your last question, Swaziland passport holders are exempt of visa to Hk for up to 90 days.
12.
Oct. 9,2009 11:24
Reply
Mr.changyaohui(china) said:
Dear Madam/Sirs: I make phone call to 41-31-3514593 at 16:00~18:00 Friday today. why did no person recieve a telephone. Ifnot it is correct time the consul at office, Please tell me what time is suitable, I have urgent things to consult.
Oct. 9,2009 21:27 Mr.Nigel replied:
The Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
13.
Sep. 24,2009 03:40
Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
About the letter of invitation (everyone says to contact Embassy about, but noone picks up the phone, unfortunately).
Is anybody knows when the Chinese Embassy is closed for October's Holidays (as in China they have holidays between 1-8 October), as well nobody picks up the phone to find out.
Thank you in advance.
Victoria.
Sep. 24,2009 04:52 Mr.Mike replied:
The embassy's phone is hard to get through, I have the same experience. i think the embassy will also be closed for the Chinese holiday from Oct 01 to Oct 08, 2009.
14.
Sep. 23,2009 06:11
Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hi,
Is anybody knows where I can get the text or the form of the invitation ? What should be written in it ?
Thank you.
Sep. 23,2009 20:27 Mr.Simon replied:
There isn't any form of the invitation, you have to contact the mebassy to get the detailed info. about it.
15.
Sep. 23,2009 03:43
Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
I decided to ask all questions I have on this site, as no one at the chinese Embassy in Bern replies.
About the invitation from the Chinese company: how should be written (by the hand, or typed at PC, in English or Chinese), should be presented in original to the Embassy, or a copy it is enough ? Is there a special form of invitation or it's free text?
If I apply for one day visa (in the morning), I can pick it up in the same day in afternoon, or it is the next day ?
Thank you very much for your replies and support.
regards, Victoria.
Sep. 23,2009 04:53 Mr.James replied:
The Embassy have the final say to the application documents and only they could give you exact answer to your questions. I'm afraid a typed invitation letter is better, but it can be in Chinese or English. You May have to persent the original one for the application, and there must be fixed form for the invitation letter. if you request the expedited service when submit the application, you are possibly to get the visa the next day.
16.
Sep. 23,2009 03:08
Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
Thank you to Mr. Alexander for his reply.
I have another questions: I found that from 1-8 October in China are holidays, will Chinese Embassy in Bern will work these days ? If not, will I manage to apply for a visa after the 8th of October, if my flight is on 15th October?
Could I apply for visa for me and for my husband? (without his presents at the Embassy)
Thank you again for your reply.
regards, Victoria.
Sep. 23,2009 04:48 Mr.Cameron replied:
The China embassy in Bern will be closed for the holiday. You can go to the China embassy to apply for the visa after Oct 08, and you can apply for the visa for your husband on behalf.
17.
Sep. 22,2009 07:54
Reply
Mrs.Victoria Pitton(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
I have some questions about visa for China. I would like to visit China, the Canton Fair (between 15th October and 4th November). I bought tickets (round trip) to Hong Kong. I know I must apply even for a visa for Hong Kong and China. In Hong Kong I will stay in total 5-6 days, and the rest of the days in China for Canton Fair. Please advise how should I apply and where should I apply for these 2 visas.
I am a holder of Moldavian passport, and a holder of B permit in Switzerland. I know for sure I should apply (because of my nationality), the question how and where ? I am living in canton Ticino (South of Switzerland).
Also, I am going in this trip with my husband, who is an italian citezenship and who does not need any visa for 3 months, should I tell, or bring copies of the doc. to the Embassy?
As for the invitation: how should be written ? (just by a compnay who invites me or there is a requerement to it?)
Thank you for your replies, and I ask appologise for so many questions (but nobody replies at Embassy neigher in Bern nor Zurich).
regards, Victoria Pitton.
Sep. 22,2009 21:24 Mr.Alexander replied:
You can apply the 2 visas from the China emabssy in Switzerland. Your husband as a Italian is only exempt of visa to Hk for 90 dyas, but he also need a visa to China.. The invitation letter should be written by the China company inviting you with their letterhead attached with the copy of their business license or other valid certificate.
18.
Sep. 21,2009 06:21
Reply
Ms.Fiona said:
I am traveling to Beijing in November for business. I live in Zrich. Can I apply for my visa at the consulate in Zurich or must I go to Bern?
Sep. 21,2009 20:22 Mr.Connie replied:
If you are in these Consular Districts: Aargau, Appenzell Ausserhoden, Appenzell Innerhoden, Glarus, Graubunden, Luzern, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, ST. Gallen, Zug, Thurgau, Zurich, Principality of Liechtenstein, you can just apply for the visa at the China consulate in Zurich.
19.
Sep. 18,2009 01:21
Reply
Mr.chang yaohui(China) said:
Dear Sir, Would you kind tell me the contact person name or contact telephone number or e-mail in Chinese embassy in Bern? Thank you.
Sep. 18,2009 03:51 Mrs.Olivia replied:
you can see what you need on this page above.
20.
Sep. 16,2009 05:50
Reply
Mr.Mario Lo(Switzerland) said:
I am a Panamaian citizen. I want to visit my grandparent that it is very sick. I would like to know what are the procedure and requirements to apply for a visa.
I had already issue a chinese visa before and my parent that are in Panama will pay for my journey.
Sep. 16,2009 21:09 Mr.Walter replied:
Your grandparent is in Panama, right? Then you should contact the Panamaian embassy in Switzerland.
No, they are in China. He want me to visit him on December
Sep. 17,2009 04:36 Mr.Jack replied:
Then apply for the China family visit visa from the China emabssy in switzerland with the following documents: 1. Your passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration. 2. A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-sized photo. 3.Round-trip air ticket 4. Hotel reservation. 5. Invitation letter from your grandparent in China. For more details, please contact the embassy directly.
I have been emailing them and they haven't answer me
Sep. 17,2009 20:06 Mr.Joshua replied:
China embassy don't accept visa application by email or post. You have to apply for it in person or entrust a friend or travel agency to process it for you.
Sep. 18,2009 00:57 Mr.Mario Lo (Switzerland) replied:
I mean, I have been emailing them for information
21.
Sep. 17,2009 09:19
Reply
Mr.Chang yaohui(China) said:
Dear sir, I am Chinese citizen.I am a agent of FULTOR INTERPRISE LTD registered in BVI.The office of Fultor company is in Bern. The company will invest new company in Dalian city of China, so we need to make the authentication for Certificate of Incorporation of FULTOR INTERPRISE LTD by Chinese Embassy in Bern.Would you tell me how to do? Thank you.
Sep. 17,2009 20:07 Mr.Matthew replied:
Contact the Chinese Embassy in Bern to get the details.
22.
Sep. 12,2009 08:37
Reply
Mr.Tom Abbott(Switzerland) said:
We have Swiss Passports and live in Switzerland, and will be joining a cruise ship which will visit Shanghai for 12 hours in February. Do we need a Visa? I not that Switzerland has joined Schengen, which seems to exempt some countries from visas for a short time.
Sep. 13,2009 03:11 Mr.Abbey(Canada) replied:
You'd better contact the cruise ship to make it clear. As I know, visa is not required of aliens who hold final destination tickets and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport. You will join a cruise ship, so I don't know your situation whether you need a visa or not.
23.
Aug. 30,2009 14:37
Reply
Mrs.Ana Maria Rivas said:
Hello.
Im a Colombian citizen, Im in an intership here in Geneve and Im planning to doing a trip to Beinjing next week. I need to know if I can do the arregements for the chineese visa in the consulate here in Geneve, and which do documents I need.
Thank you very much for your attention.
Aug. 31,2009 04:25 Mr.Claude replied:
As far as I know, the Chinese visa policy becomes tightened recently because of the 60th anniversary of people's republic of China. I'm afraid that it is hard for you to get a China visa in Geneva, however, you can have a try
24.
Jul. 21,2009 19:59
Reply
Mr.ch(aus) said:
i am a swiss citizen but i am living in australia for the moment. i plan on returning back to switzerland but i would love to go to china on my way back. is it possible for me to apply for a chinese visa from australia?
thanks
Jul. 21,2009 21:55 Ms.Rachel replied:
Yes, you can just apply the China visa from the Chinese embassy or consulate near you.
25.
Jul. 14,2009 06:48
Reply
Mr.Guclu(Switzerland) said:
Hello: I live in Geneva and need to apply for a tourist visa to China. I have two questions: - Is there a Chinese consulate in Geneva? - If there is not, is there a travel agency that you would recommend to apply from Bern? I would rather use an agent rather than travelling to Bern twice for visa application
Jul. 14,2009 22:38 Mr.Albert replied:
You can contact the Chinese embassy in Bern directly to get the info. about the authorized visa agent for your visa application.
26.
Jul. 10,2009 15:32
Reply
Mrs.SCOTTI(SWITZERLAND) said:
I'm travelling to Pakistan on the 15 of august. From 12 years I dream to travel the Karakorum Highway to Kashgar.
Do you think I will have a visa for the end of August, due to the situation ?
Jul. 10,2009 20:16 Mr.Albert(India) replied:
Yes, you will have a China visa for entering Kashgar at the end of August.
27.
Jul. 8,2009 08:43
Reply
Mr.Bastos(Switzerland) said:
We are 4 persons planning a trip to China in October. We are two Spanish and two Portuguese.
We live around Geneva in the neighbour France (just across the border) but two of us work in Geneva at CERN (international organisation) so we have a Swiss work permit.
The other two persons are our wives:
- one is presently not working so she does not have any swiss document.
- The other has just left an international organisation in Switzerland and therefore is in the process of getting a Swiss permit, so she has a temporary paper that proves she is asking the permit
My question is: Is this enough to ask for the Chinese VISA in the Chinese consulat in Switzerland or we will be obliged to go to Spain and Portugal (or maybe Paris) to get a VISA in the local embassy there ?
It would be of great help if we could arrange everything in BERN avoiding an expensive trip to Portugal or Spain, or Paris.
Thank you for your kind help
Jul. 9,2009 02:49 Mr.Paul replied:
You can call the Chinese embassy in Bern for exact answer 031-3514593（16:00 -18:00 Mon.-Fri.)
28.
Jun. 30,2009 10:42
Reply
Mr.laurent(Switzerland) said:
I am planning a trip to Shanghai and beejing in the end of the month , but nothing is confirmed yet, do I need a return flight booked and the hotel address where I will stay in shanghai to get a visa or I can just turn up in bern and will get my visa on the day. thank you for your answer
Jun. 30,2009 23:11 Mr.Warren replied:
You have to get the visa to China ready ahead of your trip to Beijing and Shanghai. The round-way air tickets and confirmed hotel booking in China are necessary when apply for the visa.
29.
Jun. 23,2009 15:08
Reply
Mrs.Kinoshita(Switzerland) said:
1. Can I apply for a visa in Geneva or only in Berne? 2. Is it necessary to visit in person both to deposit the application and to pick it up? Or can it be returned by post? 3. Are there any special arrangements for diplomats?
Sorry for lots of questions. And thank you for providing this enquiry service - many Embassies don't!
Jun. 23,2009 21:44 Mr.Albert replied:
1. You have to go to Berne to apply for visa. 2. You must visit the embassy to deposit the application and pick it up in person or entrust a friend or visa/travel engency to do it for you. The embassy don't accept mail application and they don't provide post-back service. 3. No, but you'd better confirm it with the Chinese embassy in Berne.
30.
Jun. 23,2009 02:10
Reply
Ms.Cathy(Hong Kong, China) said:
Hello, I am a holder of the Hong Kong SAR passport, I have a Swiss B permit that will expire on 30 June, this year. I am intending to travel around Europe for 2 months, since normally I do not need a visa to travel around Europe, but because I have lived in Switzerland for the past 3 years, do I need to get out of the Europe region and re-enter again to renew my tourist visa?
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in Switzerland (66)
11.
Oct. 10,2009 15:35 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
I have couples of "strange" questions. I apply for F visa to me and for my husband (he is a director of the Co and me the secretary of the same).
1.Is it possible that Embassy open visa to my husband and to me NO ?
2. Is it still available to apply for visa in 1 working day ? (F visa, one entry, in Bern)
3. Usually are there a lot of people at the Embassy ?
4. If my air ticket is till Hong Kong and we will stay first 1-2 days in H.K., then we go to China by train (for 18 days)and after all we will come back to Hong Kong for taking the airplane to come back home. What kind of visa should I apply for H.K. ??
Thank you for your reply.
regards,
Victoria.
Oct. 10,2009 20:55
Ms.Amanda replied:
I would say 'yes' to your first three questions.
as for your last question, Swaziland passport holders are exempt of visa to Hk for up to 90 days.
12.
Oct. 9,2009 11:24 Reply
Mr.changyaohui(china) said:
Dear Madam/Sirs:
I make phone call to 41-31-3514593 at 16:00~18:00 Friday today. why did no person recieve a telephone. Ifnot it is correct time the consul at office, Please tell me what time is suitable, I have urgent things to consult.
Oct. 9,2009 21:27
Mr.Nigel replied:
The Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
13.
Sep. 24,2009 03:40 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
About the letter of invitation (everyone says to contact Embassy about, but noone picks up the phone, unfortunately).
Is anybody knows when the Chinese Embassy is closed for October's Holidays (as in China they have holidays between 1-8 October), as well nobody picks up the phone to find out.
Thank you in advance.
Victoria.
Sep. 24,2009 04:52
Mr.Mike replied:
The embassy's phone is hard to get through, I have the same experience.
i think the embassy will also be closed for the Chinese holiday from Oct 01 to Oct 08, 2009.
14.
Sep. 23,2009 06:11 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hi,
Is anybody knows where I can get the text or the form of the invitation ? What should be written in it ?
Thank you.
Sep. 23,2009 20:27
Mr.Simon replied:
There isn't any form of the invitation, you have to contact the mebassy to get the detailed info. about it.
15.
Sep. 23,2009 03:43 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
I decided to ask all questions I have on this site, as no one at the chinese Embassy in Bern replies.
About the invitation from the Chinese company: how should be written (by the hand, or typed at PC, in English or Chinese), should be presented in original to the Embassy, or a copy it is enough ? Is there a special form of invitation or it's free text?
If I apply for one day visa (in the morning), I can pick it up in the same day in afternoon, or it is the next day ?
Thank you very much for your replies and support.
regards,
Victoria.
Sep. 23,2009 04:53
Mr.James replied:
The Embassy have the final say to the application documents and only they could give you exact answer to your questions.
I'm afraid a typed invitation letter is better, but it can be in Chinese or English.
You May have to persent the original one for the application, and there must be fixed form for the invitation letter.
if you request the expedited service when submit the application, you are possibly to get the visa the next day.
16.
Sep. 23,2009 03:08 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
Thank you to Mr. Alexander for his reply.
I have another questions: I found that from 1-8 October in China are holidays, will Chinese Embassy in Bern will work these days ? If not, will I manage to apply for a visa after the 8th of October, if my flight is on 15th October?
Could I apply for visa for me and for my husband? (without his presents at the Embassy)
Thank you again for your reply.
regards,
Victoria.
Sep. 23,2009 04:48
Mr.Cameron replied:
The China embassy in Bern will be closed for the holiday. You can go to the China embassy to apply for the visa after Oct 08, and you can apply for the visa for your husband on behalf.
17.
Sep. 22,2009 07:54 Reply
Mrs.Victoria Pitton(Switzerland) said:
Hello,
I have some questions about visa for China.
I would like to visit China, the Canton Fair (between 15th October and 4th November). I bought tickets (round trip) to Hong Kong. I know I must apply even for a visa for Hong Kong and China. In Hong Kong I will stay in total 5-6 days, and the rest of the days in China for Canton Fair.
Please advise how should I apply and where should I apply for these 2 visas.
I am a holder of Moldavian passport, and a holder of B permit in Switzerland. I know for sure I should apply (because of my nationality), the question how and where ?
I am living in canton Ticino (South of Switzerland).
Also, I am going in this trip with my husband, who is an italian citezenship and who does not need any visa for 3 months, should I tell, or bring copies of the doc. to the Embassy?
As for the invitation: how should be written ? (just by a compnay who invites me or there is a requerement to it?)
Thank you for your replies, and I ask appologise for so many questions (but nobody replies at Embassy neigher in Bern nor Zurich).
regards,
Victoria Pitton.
Sep. 22,2009 21:24
Mr.Alexander replied:
You can apply the 2 visas from the China emabssy in Switzerland.
Your husband as a Italian is only exempt of visa to Hk for 90 dyas, but he also need a visa to China..
The invitation letter should be written by the China company inviting you with their letterhead attached with the copy of their business license or other valid certificate.
18.
Sep. 21,2009 06:21 Reply
Ms.Fiona said:
I am traveling to Beijing in November for business. I live in Zrich. Can I apply for my visa at the consulate in Zurich or must I go to Bern?
Sep. 21,2009 20:22
Mr.Connie replied:
If you are in these Consular Districts: Aargau, Appenzell Ausserhoden, Appenzell Innerhoden, Glarus, Graubunden, Luzern, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, ST. Gallen, Zug, Thurgau, Zurich, Principality of Liechtenstein, you can just apply for the visa at the China consulate in Zurich.
19.
Sep. 18,2009 01:21 Reply
Mr.chang yaohui(China) said:
Dear Sir,
Would you kind tell me the contact person name or contact telephone number or e-mail in Chinese embassy in Bern? Thank you.
Sep. 18,2009 03:51
Mrs.Olivia replied:
you can see what you need on this page above.
20.
Sep. 16,2009 05:50 Reply
Mr.Mario Lo(Switzerland) said:
I am a Panamaian citizen. I want to visit my grandparent that it is very sick.
I would like to know what are the procedure and requirements to apply for a visa.
I had already issue a chinese visa before and my parent that are in Panama will pay for my journey.
Sep. 16,2009 21:09
Mr.Walter replied:
Your grandparent is in Panama, right? Then you should contact the Panamaian embassy in Switzerland.
Sep. 17,2009 01:20
Mr.Mairo Lo(Switzerland) replied:
No, they are in China. He want me to visit him on December
Sep. 17,2009 04:36
Mr.Jack replied:
Then apply for the China family visit visa from the China emabssy in switzerland with the following documents:
1. Your passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2. A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-sized photo.
3.Round-trip air ticket
4. Hotel reservation.
5. Invitation letter from your grandparent in China.
For more details, please contact the embassy directly.
Sep. 17,2009 07:02
Mr.Mario Lo(Switzerland) replied:
I have been emailing them and they haven't answer me
Sep. 17,2009 20:06
Mr.Joshua replied:
China embassy don't accept visa application by email or post. You have to apply for it in person or entrust a friend or travel agency to process it for you.
Sep. 18,2009 00:57
Mr.Mario Lo (Switzerland) replied:
I mean, I have been emailing them for information
21.
Sep. 17,2009 09:19 Reply
Mr.Chang yaohui(China) said:
Dear sir,
I am Chinese citizen.I am a agent of FULTOR INTERPRISE LTD registered in BVI.The office of Fultor company is in Bern. The company will invest new company in Dalian city of China, so we need to make the authentication for Certificate of Incorporation of FULTOR INTERPRISE LTD by Chinese Embassy in Bern.Would you tell me how to do? Thank you.
Sep. 17,2009 20:07
Mr.Matthew replied:
Contact the Chinese Embassy in Bern to get the details.
22.
Sep. 12,2009 08:37 Reply
Mr.Tom Abbott(Switzerland) said:
We have Swiss Passports and live in Switzerland, and will be joining a cruise ship which will visit Shanghai for 12 hours in February.
Do we need a Visa? I not that Switzerland has joined Schengen, which seems to exempt some countries from visas for a short time.
Sep. 13,2009 03:11
Mr.Abbey(Canada) replied:
You'd better contact the cruise ship to make it clear. As I know, visa is not required of aliens who hold final destination tickets and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport. You will join a cruise ship, so I don't know your situation whether you need a visa or not.
23.
Aug. 30,2009 14:37 Reply
Mrs.Ana Maria Rivas said:
Hello.
Im a Colombian citizen, Im in an intership here in Geneve and Im planning to doing a trip to Beinjing next week. I need to know if I can do the arregements for the chineese visa in the consulate here in Geneve, and which do documents I need.
Thank you very much for your attention.
Aug. 31,2009 04:25
Mr.Claude replied:
As far as I know, the Chinese visa policy becomes tightened recently because of the 60th anniversary of people's republic of China. I'm afraid that it is hard for you to get a China visa in Geneva, however, you can have a try
24.
Jul. 21,2009 19:59 Reply
Mr.ch(aus) said:
i am a swiss citizen but i am living in australia for the moment. i plan on returning back to switzerland but i would love to go to china on my way back. is it possible for me to apply for a chinese visa from australia?
thanks
Jul. 21,2009 21:55
Ms.Rachel replied:
Yes, you can just apply the China visa from the Chinese embassy or consulate near you.
25.
Jul. 14,2009 06:48 Reply
Mr.Guclu(Switzerland) said:
Hello:
I live in Geneva and need to apply for a tourist visa to China. I have two questions:
- Is there a Chinese consulate in Geneva?
- If there is not, is there a travel agency that you would recommend to apply from Bern? I would rather use an agent rather than travelling to Bern twice for visa application
Jul. 14,2009 22:38
Mr.Albert replied:
You can contact the Chinese embassy in Bern directly to get the info. about the authorized visa agent for your visa application.
26.
Jul. 10,2009 15:32 Reply
Mrs.SCOTTI(SWITZERLAND) said:
I'm travelling to Pakistan on the 15 of august. From 12 years I dream to travel the Karakorum Highway to Kashgar.
Do you think I will have a visa for the end of August, due to the situation ?
Jul. 10,2009 20:16
Mr.Albert(India) replied:
Yes, you will have a China visa for entering Kashgar at the end of August.
27.
Jul. 8,2009 08:43 Reply
Mr.Bastos(Switzerland) said:
We are 4 persons planning a trip to China in October. We are two Spanish and two Portuguese.
We live around Geneva in the neighbour France (just across the border) but two of us work in Geneva at CERN (international organisation) so we have a Swiss work permit.
The other two persons are our wives:
- one is presently not working so she does not have any swiss document.
- The other has just left an international organisation in Switzerland and therefore is in the process of getting a Swiss permit, so she has a temporary paper that proves she is asking the permit
My question is: Is this enough to ask for the Chinese VISA in the Chinese consulat in Switzerland or we will be obliged to go to Spain and Portugal (or maybe Paris) to get a VISA in the local embassy there ?
It would be of great help if we could arrange everything in BERN avoiding an expensive trip to Portugal or Spain, or Paris.
Thank you for your kind help
Jul. 9,2009 02:49
Mr.Paul replied:
You can call the Chinese embassy in Bern for exact answer
031-3514593（16:00 -18:00 Mon.-Fri.)
28.
Jun. 30,2009 10:42 Reply
Mr.laurent(Switzerland) said:
I am planning a trip to Shanghai and beejing in the end of the month , but nothing is confirmed yet, do I need a return flight booked and the hotel address where I will stay in shanghai to get a visa or I can just turn up in bern and will get my visa on the day. thank you for your answer
Jun. 30,2009 23:11
Mr.Warren replied:
You have to get the visa to China ready ahead of your trip to Beijing and Shanghai.
The round-way air tickets and confirmed hotel booking in China are necessary when apply for the visa.
29.
Jun. 23,2009 15:08 Reply
Mrs.Kinoshita(Switzerland) said:
1. Can I apply for a visa in Geneva or only in Berne?
2. Is it necessary to visit in person both to deposit the application and to pick it up? Or can it be returned by post?
3. Are there any special arrangements for diplomats?
Sorry for lots of questions. And thank you for providing this enquiry service - many Embassies don't!
Jun. 23,2009 21:44
Mr.Albert replied:
1. You have to go to Berne to apply for visa.
2. You must visit the embassy to deposit the application and pick it up in person or entrust a friend or visa/travel engency to do it for you. The embassy don't accept mail application and they don't provide post-back service.
3. No, but you'd better confirm it with the Chinese embassy in Berne.
30.
Jun. 23,2009 02:10 Reply
Ms.Cathy(Hong Kong, China) said:
Hello, I am a holder of the Hong Kong SAR passport, I have a Swiss B permit that will expire on 30 June, this year. I am intending to travel around Europe for 2 months, since normally I do not need a visa to travel around Europe, but because I have lived in Switzerland for the past 3 years, do I need to get out of the Europe region and re-enter again to renew my tourist visa?
Thank You.
Jun. 23,2009 02:45
Ms.Cora replied:
Yes, you can do that.
Jun. 23,2009 06:31
Ms.Cathy(Hong Kong, China) replied:
Thank you Ms. Cora,
I can go to Spain directly or do I need to go out of Europe? Thank you.
Jun. 23,2009 21:32
Mr.Adrian replied:
you can go to Spain directly.