In order to serve applicants more efficiently, the Chinese Embassy in Switzerland, the Chinese Consulate General in Zurich, the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Bern, and the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Zurich will officially start the online application mode for Chinese visas. From Monday August 26, 2024, the online visa application process is as follows:

 (I) Prepare visa application materials

Prepare application materials including basic materials and other supporting materials.

 (II) Fill in the visa application form online and submit supporting documents online

Please log into the website of the Visa Application Service Center www.visaforchina.cn, select Switzerland, Bern or Zurich, register with your email address, fill in the visa application form and submit relevant supporting documents online, and wait for approval. All applicants (excluding visa for Hong Kong, China and Macau, China) must fill in the application form and submit relevant supporting documents online through this website.

 (III) Submit the materials and pay the fee at the visa center

1. After submitting the application, the Embassy, Consulate General or Visa Centers will provide feedback on the materials you need to supplement at any time. Please check the "My Account" on the website for details. When you find the status is "Approved", please print out the last page to sign and the email attachment of confirmation "Visa Application Certificate". You can come to the visa centers from 9:00 to 13:00 on working days to submit visa application materials:

① Original passport;

② The last page of the "Visa Application Form" with signature;

③  "Visa Application Certificate";

④1 color photo within 6 months, bareheaded, white background, 48mm×33mm;

⑤ Declaration & GDPR Terms and Conditions;

⑥ Supporting materials required by the Embassy, Consulate General and Visa Centers.

 2. Please pay all fees when submitting the materials, including visa fees and visa service fees. The visa application center accepts bank cards, cash and bank transfer.

 (IV) Collect documents

Please come to the visa center with the pickup form obtained when submitting materials at the corresponding time to collect your passport and visa.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.