News-Chinese Visa Application Service Center

08-16

2024

Notice on the online application mode for Chinese visas

In order to serve applicants more efficiently, the Chinese Embassy in Switzerland, the Consulate General of China in Zurich, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Bern, and the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Zurich will officially start the online application mode for Chinesevis

08-31

2024

Notice on Exempting the Requirement of Fingerprints Collection for Short-Term Visa Applicants

To further facilitate visa application，Chinesevisa-issuingauthorities abroad will exempt the requirement of fingerprints collection for eligible applicants who are applying for single or double-entryshort-term visa (the duration of stay shall not exceed 180days) from September 2, 2024 to Decemb

08-04

2024

Notice of Extension of Visa Exemption Policy for Citizens of 12 Countries including Switzerland

Dear applicants, To further promote cross-border travel, China decides to extend the short-stay visa-exemption policy for citizens of 12 countries, namely Switzerland,France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg, toDecember 31, 202

08-04

2024

Notice Regarding Authorization Letter

Dear applicants, To ensure the safety and legality of the visa application process, anyone who applies for a visa on behald of others must submit a letter of authorization signed by the applicant to our center. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. 授权委托书Authorization Lett

07-25

2024

2024 Holidays Notice

Holiday Name Time Table New Years Day 1stJanuary Chinese Spring Festival 12thFebruaryto 14thFebruary Good Friday 29thMarch Easter Monday 1stApril May Day 1stMay Ascensiontide Holy Thursday 9thMay Whit Monday 20thMay Dragon Boat Festival 10thJune