Embassy of China in Bern
Today · Closed- Address
- Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
- Phone
- +41-31-3513072
- Website
- ch.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Qian Minjian
China
Switzerland
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 consulate
In Switzerland, China has an embassy in Bern, a consulate general in Zurich, a consulate in Zurich and 3 other offices. China admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Map: China’s 6 missions in Switzerland
Map: China’s 6 missions in Switzerland
Chinese Embassy in Bern
The Chinese embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern. The head of mission on record is Qian Minjian. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in Switzerland
- Consulate General of China in Zurich
Bellariastrasse 20, 8002 Zürich
- Consular Office of China in Zurich Today · Closed
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- 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
China also has a consulate general in Zurich and a consulate in Zurich; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
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.
Switzerland’s missions in China
Missions of Switzerland in China (4)
In return, Switzerland has 4 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Switzerland
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 6 of them are in Switzerland.
Travel to Switzerland for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. In Switzerland, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in Switzerland are closed
Chinese missions in Switzerland close on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Ascension Day (Auffahrt) on Thursday 6 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Switzerland?
The Chinese embassy is in Bern, at Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern.
Does China have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, China has a consulate general in Zurich and a consulate in Zurich.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for China?
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in China?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Beijing, along with 3 other missions in China.