Chinese Consulate in Zurich, Switzerland
Consul General: Mr. Chen Yun
Address: Bellariastrasse 20, CH-8002 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: +41-44-2011005
Fax: +41-44-2017712
Consular Section of Chinese Consulate in Switzerland
Tel: 0041 44 209 1500 (11:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 17:00 from Mon. to Fri except holidays)
0041 44 209 1504 (11:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 17:00 from Mon. to Fri except holidays)
Consular Protection: 0041 44 2091503
Email: zurich@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Fax: 0041 44 209 1519
Office Hours: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Consular Districts
Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Surich
For people who apply for Diplomatic/Service/Courtesy Visa, R-type visa and Visa and Enter Permit to Hong Kong, they should still submit their application to the consulate directly.
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
2026 Public Holidays of China Consulate in Zurich
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1-3 | Thursday - Saturday |
| Chinese New Year | February 15-22 | Sunday to the next Sunday |
| International Labor Day | May 1-4 | Friday - Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 19-21 | Friday - Sunday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September 25-27 | Friday - Sunday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1-5 | Thursday - Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
2026 Holiday Schedule of CVASC in Surich
| Festival | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1-2 | Thursday - Friday |
| Chinese New Year | February 16-20 | Monday - Friday |
| Good Friday | April 3 | Friday |
| Easter Monday | April 6 | Monday |
| International Labor Day | May 1-4 | Friday - Monday |
| Ascension Day | May 14 | Thursday |
| Whit Monday | May 25 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | June 19 | Friday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September 25 | Friday |
| Chinese National Day | October 1 - 5 | Thursday - Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
For Switzerland and other Schengen Countries
| Visa Types | Regular | Express Level 2 | Express Level 1 | Post Back | Two-way Postal Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry | 163.5 | 290.4 | 365 | 260.4 | 325.1 | |
| Double entries | ||||||
| Multiple entries | ||||||
Selected Questions and Answers:
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!
1. You have to go to Berne for application.
2. You must visit the embassy to deposit the application and pick it up in person or entrust a friend or travel agency to do it for you. The embassy doesn’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.
Asked by Mr. laurent
I am planning a trip to Shanghai and Beijing 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 it on the day. Thank you for your answer
Answered by Mr. Warren
You have to get it in advance for your trip to Beijing and Shanghai.
The round-way air tickets and confirmed hotel booking are necessary.
- Last updated on Dec. 24, 2025 by Gabby Li -