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China Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Kalcheggweg 10, 3006 Bern.
Phone: 004131-3527333
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland
Bellariastrasse 20,8002 Zuerich,
Phone: 0041-44-2011005
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Swiss and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Youth Day | Monday, May 04 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Children's Day | Monday, June 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Friday, June 19 | 2 months |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern and Zurich.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to China for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Chinese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Switzerland?
The Chinese representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- May Day (CH & CN) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
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12:19PMMonday, April 13, 2026
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