Ambassador: Mr. Zhu Bangzao
Address: Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
Tel: +41-31-3527333
Fax: +41-31-3514573
Email: chinaemb_ch@mfa.gov.cn
Website: http://www.china-embassy.ch/ger/ (German)
Consular Office
Tel: +41-31-3514593
Fax: +41-31-3518256
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Email: visasection@bluewin.ch
Consular Districts: Except the consular districts of Chinese Consulate in Zurich. The information of all sections of Chinese embassy in Switzerland
| Section | Information |
| Administrative Office | Chief: Xing Weiping Tel: +41-31-3516337 Fax: +41-31-3514573 |
| Politics Office | Tel: +41-31-3516385 Fax: +41-31-3514573 |
| Consular Office | Chief: Wang Haijuan Tel: +41-31-3514593 Fax: +41-31-3518256 Email: visasection@bluewin.ch |
| Cultural Office | Chief: Li Keming Tel: +41-31-3514315 Fax: +41-31-3514315 |
| Defense Attaché Office | Chief: Wang Jianzheng Tel: +41-31-3514604 Fax: +41-31-351 4604 |
| Science & Technology Office | Chief: Wan Qiushan Tel: +41-31-3515817 Fax: +41-31-3515817 |
| Economic & Commercial Office | Chief: Wang Heliang Tel: +41-31-9511402 Fax: +41-31-9510575 Email: info@sinoswiss.net Address: J.V. Widmannstr.7 3074 Muri Bern Website: www.sinoswiss.net |
| Educational Office | Chief: Hang Ying Tel: +41-31-9514325 Fax: +41-31-9514331 Email: jiaoyuchu@muri-be.ch Address: Bersetweg 6 3073 Gümligen Website: www.edu-china-embassy.ch |
Visa Fees
Please pay by cash when you pick up your visas.
1. Regular Visa Fee per Person
| Visa Types | Swiss Citizens |
| Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity | CHF 50 |
| Double-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | CHF 75 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity | CHF 100 |
| Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity | CHF 150 |
| Group Visa | CHF 40 |
2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
Normally, a visa can be picked up on the 5th working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as following:
| 1 working day processing | CHF 50 |
| 2-3 working days processing | CHF 35 |
Note: Applications by post are not accepted by the embassy. Please come to the consular office by yourself or entrust your friends, relatives, visa agencies or travel agencies to deal with it.
Please contact Embassy of Switzerland in China if Swisses have problems there.
Related China Embassies in Europe: China Embassy in Ukraine
China Embassy in United Kingdom
China Embassy in Tirana, Albania
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in Switzerland
1.
Oct. 30,2009 07:26 Reply
Mr.Cunuck(Switzerland) said:
Do you know of any travel agencies that will apply for the visa for you via Bern?
Thanks
Oct. 30,2009 20:54
Mr.Steven replied:
I'm not sure, but you may enquire the China Embassy directly:
Tel: 031-3514593 (16:00-18:00)
Nov. 20,2009 18:24
Mrs.E(china) replied:
I know one agence it called OUYA,they can do it instead of you,but that is in geneve.
2.
Nov. 10,2009 03:04 Reply
Ms.Bree Muneo(Australia) said:
Hello,
I recieved a Visa from you yesterday and my name was spelt wrong, instead of Munro it is Humro. Will this affect my entry into China. What do I have to do? I am leaving Switzerland on Sunday.
Thankyou for your help
Bree Munro
Nov. 10,2009 04:56
Ms.Silvia replied:
Firstly, it is not the official website of the embassy.
I think it will affect your entry to China, you'd better go to the Embassy again to correct it.
3.
Nov. 9,2009 15:26 Reply
Mr.jose(panama) said:
hello
i was born in panama but i am studing in switzerland until july of 2010 i am planing to go to hongkong form the 12 of december to 2 of january 2010 i was wondering if in the chineesse embassy i can get the hongkong visa if yess i would like to know where can i get any information about it the costs how much days it takes etc, thanks
Nov. 9,2009 22:33
Mr.Levi replied:
You can contact the China Embassy in Switzerland for help.
4.
Nov. 8,2009 15:57 Reply
Mr.Lau said:
Hello,
i am a chinese passport holder, and i got the b premit so can i travel directly to Spain and other part of europe
or do i need a visa to travel around.
if visa need, how long does it need to apply for the visa
thank you in advance
Nov. 9,2009 04:39
Mr.John Nash(USA) replied:
I'm a little confused about your statement, do you want to apply for schengen visa or Swiss visa?
5.
Oct. 27,2009 09:38 Reply
Mr.Marcus (Australia ) said:
hello i am an Australian passport holder and i need to obtain a visa to China as i am travelling there in 6 weeks time as part of my round the world ticket. where do i need to go to obtain one and what do i need to have? thank you
Oct. 27,2009 21:30
Mr.Ben replied:
You may apply for the China visa from the visa office of China in Hk.
6.
Oct. 25,2009 07:12 Reply
Mr.ceesay(gambia) said:
i want to know if Gambian need visa to china.
Oct. 26,2009 21:00
Mr.Neal replied:
Yes, you nned a visa to China.
7.
Oct. 23,2009 05:35 Reply
Ms.wong(Malaysia) said:
Anyone kindly advise whether Malaysian need visa to visit China?
Thanks!
Oct. 23,2009 20:12
Mr.Andrew replied:
yes, Malaysians need to apply for a visa to China.
8.
Oct. 15,2009 04:07 Reply
Mr.changyaohui(China) said:
Dear Madam/Sirs:
I make phone calls to 41-31-3514593 many times at 9:00~12:00 monday to Friday . why did no person recieve telephones. If not it is correct time the consul at office, Please tell me what time is suitable, I have urgent things to consult.
Oct. 15,2009 04:58
Mr.Gaby replied:
the phone number is the same as that on the embassy's official website.
If you can't get through it, please find a travel agency to help you.
9.
Oct. 13,2009 04:30 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello Emma (from Australia),
Thank you very much for your advice, I know this procedure, but I did not have enough time to apply directly to H.K.
(I was not iritated, but very indignated :o) )
anyway, I were in Bern and opened visa for Chine for me and for my husband and visa for H.K. for me.
Thank you very much for everyone.
regards,
Victoria.
10.
Oct. 11,2009 07:08 Reply
Mrs.Victoria(Switzerland) said:
Hello Ms. Amanda and everyone,
Thank you to Amanda for reply. I am not a holder of Swiss passport, I have the passport of the 3rd countries (Moldova), and I know sure I need visa for H.K., just I am not sure for which should I apply. I will repeat my question again, may be somebody will advise me.
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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. ??
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And as for the refusing of the visa (in case to my husband they open and to me no), why, you Amanda so sure (your reply was "yes"? If everything is OK with the doc, and we are living in Switzerland !!
It is a bussiness trip, we go there with a purpose, and we have everything booked (hotel, air tickets with a fix dates), so why not ?
Thank you in advance.
regards,
Victoria.
Oct. 12,2009 20:03
Ms.Emma(Australia) replied:
Mrs.Victoria, I feel you are irritated. I also have the similar situation as you. I submit all required documents to embassy (including my original passport) for Chinese business visa (not hong kong visa), however, when I pick up my visa and paspsort on the date stated on the pick-up receipt, the visa officer told me that my application was denied. I ask for the reason, they don't answer me. At that time, I want to hit them. The visa is totally up to the subjective judgement of visa officers, there is no reason at all. I suggest you send your hong kong visa application directly to the immigration department of HKSAR. You can apply for visit visa of Hong Kong, please refer to http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_visit.htm for more information. It is very helpful.