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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 week |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 4 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- Maritime Day (CN) Sat, Jul 11, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in China vs Switzerland
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
19:15PMThursday, July 02, 2026
Beijing, China
01:15AMFriday, July 03, 2026