Chinese Consular Office in Zurich
Consular Office 
China Zurich, Switzerland
- Phone
- +41586188999
- Website
- visaforchina.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 7 June 2024
China’s consular office in Zurich serves Zurich and its region, while China’s embassy is in Bern, about 92 km away. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00. China admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Opening hours of the Chinese consular office in Zurich
| Monday | 09:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–15:00 |
| 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 consular office in Zurich is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00.
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.
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China’s other missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of China in Bern
Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern
- Consulate General of China in Zurich
Bellariastrasse 20, 8002 Zürich
- 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)
The Chinese embassy is in Bern, about 92 km away. Besides the Chinese consular office in Zurich, 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 consular office in Zurich
It appears in official lists as Consular Office of China in Zurich. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
The record for the Chinese consular office in Zurich includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to Switzerland
Chinese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
When the Chinese consular office in Zurich is closed
The next closures of the Chinese consular office in Zurich for public holidays in Switzerland are Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Chinese consular office in Zurich
Current procedures for the Chinese consular office in Zurich, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the Chinese Consular Office in Zurich?
The Chinese consular office in Zurich is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00.
Is the Chinese Consular Office in Zurich open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Chinese consular office in Zurich do not include Saturday.
When is the Chinese Consular Office in Zurich closed?
The Chinese consular office in Zurich 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.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Switzerland?
The Chinese embassy is in Bern, about 92 km from the Chinese consular office in Zurich.
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