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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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 month, 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:
- New Year's Day (CH & CN) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in China vs Switzerland
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
22:46PMThursday, January 01, 2026
Beijing, China
05:46AMFriday, January 02, 2026