- Address
- Sanlitun Dongwujie 3, Beijing 100600
- Phone
- +86 10 8532 8888
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Krystyna Marty Lang
Switzerland
China
Swiss Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
Switzerland is represented in China by 4 missions: an embassy in Beijing and 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Map: Switzerland’s 4 missions in China
Map: Switzerland’s 4 missions in China
Swiss Embassy in Beijing
At Sanlitun Dongwujie 3, Beijing 100600, the Swiss embassy represents Switzerland towards China. The head of mission on record is Krystyna Marty Lang. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Swiss consulates in China
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai
Xianxia Road 319, 200051 Shanghai
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Guangzhou
27th Floor, Kingold Century, No. 62, Jinsui Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Chengdu
(temporarily closed), 28/F Yanlord Landmark Tower 1, Section 2, Renmin South Road, Chengdu
Switzerland also has 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Switzerland visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of China
SwitzerlandChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of China
- Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
- National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 10 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. In China, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Beijing or one of the consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, or to a visa centre working for Switzerland.
China’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of China in Switzerland (6)
In return, China has 6 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in China
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 4 of them are in China.
Travel to China for Swiss citizens
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days. In China, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Swiss missions in China are closed
Swiss missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in China?
The Swiss embassy is in Beijing, at Sanlitun Dongwujie 3, Beijing 100600.
Does Switzerland have consulates in China?
Yes, Switzerland has 3 consulates general in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for China?
China admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does China have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, China has its embassy in Bern, along with 5 other missions in Switzerland.