Chinese Mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)

Mission China Geneva, Switzerland

Address
Chemin de Surville, Petit-Lancy
Today 09:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
Directions

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 17 March 2026

China’s mission in Geneva has its offices at Chemin de Surville, Petit-Lancy, while China’s embassy is in Bern, about 132 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break. No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.

Opening hours of the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)

Monday 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00
Tuesday 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00
Wednesday 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00
Thursday 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00
Friday 09:00–13:0015:00–18:00 break 13:00–15:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Switzerland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in China

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

    Saturday

The Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.

China visa for Swiss citizens

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No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.

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China’s other missions in Switzerland

All missions of China in Switzerland (6)

For matters it cannot handle, the Chinese embassy in Bern (132 km) is responsible. The Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) is one of 6 missions of China in Switzerland. Consulates: Zurich. Switzerland in turn has 4 missions in China, its embassy being in Beijing.

Good to know

About the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)

It appears in official lists as Mission of China in Geneva (Chemin de Surville). Offices of this kind usually represent China at an international organisation and rarely serve the public.

Address and contact

Address: Chemin de Surville, Petit-Lancy. The record for the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) includes an official website.

Chinese citizens travelling to Switzerland

Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

When the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) is closed

Expect the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) 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 mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)

Current procedures for the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville), including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Chinese Mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)?

The Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) is at Chemin de Surville, Petit-Lancy.

What are the opening hours of the Chinese Mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville)?

The Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.

Is the Chinese Mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) do not include Saturday.

When is the Chinese Mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) closed?

The Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville) 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?

No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for China, for stays of up to 30 days.

Where is the Chinese embassy in Switzerland?

The Chinese embassy is in Bern, about 132 km from the Chinese mission in Geneva (Chemin de Surville).

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