Chinese Embassy in Bern
Embassy 
China Bern, Switzerland
- Address
- Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
- Phone
- +41-31-3513072
- Website
- ch.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Fax
- +41 31 3514573
Head of mission: Qian Minjian
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 May 2026
The Chinese embassy in Bern stands at Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern, in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. China admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 with a midday break.
Opening hours of the Chinese embassy in Bern
| Monday | 08:30–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:0014:00–17:30 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
The Chinese embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 with a midday break.
China visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandChina Visa-free, 30 days China visa for citizens of Switzerland
ChinaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of China
China admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Turkey in BernLombachweg 33, 3006 Bern
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Consulate of Italy in BernWilladingweg 23, 3006 Bern
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Embassy of Spain in BernKalcheggweg 24, 3000 Bern
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Embassy of Indonesia in BernElfenauweg 51, 3006 Bern
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Embassy of Denmark in BernThunstrasse 95, 3006 Bern
- Embassy of Italy in Bern
Elfenstrasse 14, 3005 Bern
China’s other missions in Switzerland
- Consulate General of China in Zurich
Bellariastrasse 20, 8002 Zürich
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- Mission of China in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)
Chemin de Surville, Petit-Lancy
- Mission of China in Geneva (Route de Lausanne)
Route de Lausanne 228, 1292 Chambésy
- Embassy Branch Office of China in Bern
J.V. Widmannstrasse 7, 3074 Muri bei Bern
All missions of China in Switzerland (6)
Besides the Chinese embassy in Bern, China has 5 other missions in Switzerland. Consulates: Zurich. Switzerland in turn has 4 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese embassy in Bern
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in Bern. It is headed by Qian Minjian, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern. The record for the Chinese embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the Chinese embassy in Bern is closed
Expect the Chinese embassy in Bern to be shut on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in Bern
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in Bern, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Chinese embassy in Bern
The Chinese embassy in Bern has 50 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Bern?
The Chinese embassy in Bern is at Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern.
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Embassy in Bern?
The Chinese embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 with a midday break.
Is the Chinese Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese embassy in Bern do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Embassy in Bern closed?
The Chinese embassy in Bern closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for China?
China admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
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