Visa Information

Overview

Applicants who wish to travel for tourist visit for no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The fee for the visa is due at the time the application is submitted and is not refundable. If you withdraw the application or it is rejected the fee will not be reimbursed.

The Swiss representation reserves the right to adapt the amounts of the fees at any time in relation with exchange rate fluctuations.

Visa and Service Fee:

The visa fee is mandatory for all visa applications unless you are within the exemption categories.

• Short stay for children under six years of age

The visa fee for nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is CNY 270 (Euro 35).

Please note that satisfactory proof must be submitted to establish if one of the above exemptions applies.

The service fee applies for each applicant (children and adults). Applicants shall pay a service fee (inclusive of tax) of CNY 190 (Euro 24.07).

Documents Required

The Swiss representation may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Centre. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

In addition to the materials listed below, please bring one additional copy of your passport for passport return.

	Tourism Visit Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization

Please prepare your document as per the above PDF checklist. Although all requirements have been stated in the PDF checklist, it is observed sometimes applicants still bring incomplete/incorrect documents. To avoid missing some important points that could be easily neglected, the below reminders are listed for your attention:

1. The visa application form must be filled out in English or a Swiss national language and signed by the applicant. The application must show the same signature as in the passport. Minors: in case of no signature in the passport, the application must be signed by parents in the last field of the application form.
2. Insurance should contain the insured person’s name in pinyin (same as in passport).
3. The travel dates in flight reservation, accommodation, and visa application form should match and the insurance must cover at least this period.
4. Employment certificate (or school certificate) must be in English or Chinese with translation into English or a Swiss national language. Original must be stamped and signed by your company or school.
5. Copy of Business License must be stamped by your company (or school).
6. For minors, all original notary certificates must be legalized by MFA.
7. Applicant should provide copies of the whole Hukou including all information pages.
8. If you choose to submit your application by a representative when your biometric data are available or you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by the applicant or legal guardians for the minor applicant for visa application and the representative ID card or passport (original + copy) are required.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm, color photo with white background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings. Please check the sample here.

For your own convenience, you can also choose to take compliant photograph at Visa Application Center. For more information, please click here.

Travel Medical Insurance

The insurance should be valid for the whole Schengen area and cover the whole period of your stay within the Schengen area.

1. Notes:

   1. The insurance policy should clearly indicate its validity for the whole Schengen area. The insurance covering Switzerland only is not compliant.
   2. If the travel insurance policy doesn’t indicate Schengen area and the zones covered by the insurance are shown in clauses, please also provide the photocopies of insurance clauses (English, German, French, Italian or Romansh translation required if the policy is in Chinese).
   3. Insurance period: The insurance should cover the departure and return dates matching air ticket booking document, from the arrival day in the first Schengen country till the departure day leaving the last Schengen country.

2. Insured amount:

   The insurance must have a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro (around 300.000 RMB) including medical fees and repatriation costs.

Overview

Applicants who wish to travel to Switzerland for a business trip or professional training for no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The fee for the visa is due at the time the application is submitted and is not refundable. If you withdraw the application or it is rejected the fee will not be reimbursed.

The Swiss representation reserves the right to adapt the amounts of the fees at any time in relation with exchange rate fluctuations.

Visa and Service Fee:

The visa fee is mandatory for all visa applications unless you are within the exemption categories.

• Short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Pupils, students and accompanying teachers going on study or educational trips
• Short stay for scientific researchers
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years old or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events

The visa fee for nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is CNY 270 (Euro 35).

Please note that satisfactory proof must be submitted to establish if one of the above exemptions applies.

The service fee applies for each applicant (children and adults). Applicants shall pay a service fee (inclusive of tax) of CNY 190 (Euro 24.07).

Documents Required

The Swiss representation may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Centre. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

In addition to the materials listed below, please bring one additional copy of your passport for passport return.

	Business Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization
	Factsheet on letter of invitation

Please prepare your document as per the above PDF checklist. Although all requirements have been stated in the PDF checklist, it is observed sometimes applicants still bring incomplete/incorrect documents. To avoid missing some important points that could be easily neglected, the below reminders are listed for your attention:

1. The Visa application form must be filled out in English or a Swiss national language and signed by the applicant. The application must show the same signature as in the passport.
2. Insurance should contain the insured person’s name in pinyin (same as in passport).
3. Employment certificate (or school certificate) must be in English or Chinese with translation into English or a Swiss national language. Original must be stamped and signed by your company or school.
4. Copy of Business License must be stamped by your company (or school).
5. If you choose to submit your application by a representative when your biometric data are available or you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by the applicant or legal guardians for the minor applicant for visa application and the representative ID card or passport (original + copy) are required.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm, color photo with white background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings. Please check the sample here.

For your own convenience, you can also choose to take compliant photograph at Swiss Visa Application Center. For more information, please click here.

Travel Medical Insurance

The insurance should be valid for the whole Schengen area and cover the whole period of your stay within the Schengen area.

1. Notes:

   1. The insurance policy should clearly indicate its validity for the whole Schengen area. The insurance covering Switzerland only is not compliant.
   2. If the travel insurance policy doesn’t indicate Schengen area and the zones covered by the insurance are shown in clauses, please also provide the photocopies of insurance clauses (English, German, French, Italian or Romansh translation required if the policy is in Chinese).
   3. Insurance period: The insurance should cover the departure and return dates matching air ticket booking document, from the arrival day in the first Schengen country till the departure day leaving the last Schengen country.

2. Insured amount:

   The insurance must have a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro (around 300.000 RMB) including medical fees and repatriation costs.

Overview

Applicants who wish to go to Switzerland for a family or friend visit for no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The fee for the visa is due at the time the application is submitted and is not refundable. If you withdraw the application or it is rejected the fee will not be reimbursed.

The Swiss representation reserves the right to adapt the amounts of the fees at any time in relation with exchange rate fluctuations.

Visa and Service Fee:

The visa fee is mandatory for all visa applications unless you are within the exemption categories.

• Short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Pupils, students and accompanying teachers going on study or educational trips
• Short stay for scientific researchers
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years old or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events

The visa fee for nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is CNY 270 (Euro 35).

Please note that satisfactory proof must be submitted to establish if one of the above exemptions applies.

The service fee applies for each applicant (children and adults). Applicants shall pay a service fee (inclusive of tax) of CNY 190 (Euro 24.07).

Documents Required

The Swiss representation may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Centre. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

In addition to the materials listed below, please bring one additional copy of your passport for passport return.

	Family/Friends Visit Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization
	Additional information for family members of EU-EFTA citizen
	Factsheet on letter of invitation

Please prepare your document as per the above PDF checklist. Although all requirements have been stated in the PDF checklist, it is observed sometimes applicants still bring incomplete/incorrect documents. To avoid missing some important points that could be easily neglected, the below reminders are listed for your attention:

1. The Visa application form must be filled out in English or a Swiss national language and signed by the applicant. The application must show the same signature as in the passport. Minors: in case of no signature in the passport, the application must be signed by parents in the last field of the application form.
2. Insurance should contain the insured person’s name in pinyin (same as in passport).
3. The travel dates in flight reservation, accommodation, and visa application form should match and the insurance must cover at least this period.
4. Employment certificate (or school certificate) must be in English or Chinese with translation into English or a Swiss national language. Original must be stamped and signed by your company or school. Copy of Business License must be stamped by your company (or school).
5. For minors, all original notary certificates must be legalized by MFA.
6. Applicant should provide copies of the whole Hukou including all information pages.
7. If you choose to submit your application by a representative when your biometric data are available or you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by the applicant or legal guardians for the minor applicant for visa application and the representative ID card or passport (original + copy) are required.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm, color photo with white background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings. Please check the sample here.

For your own convenience, you can also choose to take compliant photograph at Swiss Visa Application Center. For more information, please click here.

Travel Medical Insurance

The insurance should be valid for the whole Schengen area and cover the whole period of your stay within the Schengen area.

1. Notes:

   1. The insurance policy should clearly indicate its validity for the whole Schengen area. The insurance covering Switzerland only is not compliant.
   2. If the travel insurance policy doesn’t indicate Schengen area and the zones covered by the insurance are shown in clauses, please also provide the photocopies of insurance clauses (English, German, French, Italian or Romansh translation required if the policy is in Chinese).
   3. Insurance period: The insurance should cover the departure and return dates matching air ticket booking document, from the arrival day in the first Schengen country till the departure day leaving the last Schengen country.

2. Insured amount:

   The insurance must have a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro (around 300.000 RMB) including medical fees and repatriation costs.

Overview

Applicants who wish to go to Switzerland for a culture or sports purpose for no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The fee for the visa is due at the time the application is submitted and is not refundable. If you withdraw the application or it is rejected the fee will not be reimbursed.

The Swiss representation reserves the right to adapt the amounts of the fees at any time in relation with exchange rate fluctuations.

Visa and Service Fee:

The visa fee is mandatory for all visa applications unless you are within the exemption categories.

• Short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Pupils, students and accompanying teachers going on study or educational trips
• Short stay for scientific researchers
• Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years old or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events

The visa fee for nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is CNY 270 (Euro 35).

Please note that satisfactory proof must be submitted to establish if one of the above exemptions applies.

The service fee applies for each applicant (children and adults). Applicants shall pay a service fee (inclusive of tax) of CNY 190 (Euro 24.07).

Documents Required

The Swiss representation may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Centre. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

In addition to the materials listed below, please bring one additional copy of your passport for passport return.

	Cultural and Sports Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization

Please prepare your document as per the above PDF checklist. Although all requirements have been stated in the PDF checklist, it is observed sometimes applicants still bring incomplete/incorrect documents. To avoid missing some important points that could be easily neglected, the below reminders are listed for your attention:

1. The Visa application form must be filled out in English or a Swiss national language and signed by the applicant. The application must show the same signature as in the passport. Minors: in case of no signature in the passport, the application must be signed by parents in the last field of the application form.
2. Insurance should contain the insured person’s name in pinyin (same as in passport).
3. Employment certificate (or school certificate) must be in English or Chinese with translation into English or a Swiss national language. Original must be stamped and signed by your company or school.
4. Copy of Business License must be stamped by your company or school.
5. For minors, all original notary certificates must be legalized by MFA.
6. If you choose to submit your application by a representative when your biometric data are available or you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by the applicant or legal guardians for the minor applicant for visa application and the representative ID card or passport (original + copy) are required.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm, color photo with white background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings. Please check the sample here.

For your own convenience, you can also choose to take compliant photograph at Swiss Visa Application Center. For more information, please click here.

Travel Medical Insurance

The insurance should be valid for the whole Schengen area and cover the whole period of your stay within the Schengen area.

1. Notes:

   1. The insurance policy should clearly indicate its validity for the whole Schengen area. The insurance covering Switzerland only is not compliant.
   2. If the travel insurance policy doesn’t indicate Schengen area and the zones covered by the insurance are shown in clauses, please also provide the photocopies of insurance clauses (English, German, French, Italian or Romansh translation required if the policy is in Chinese).
   3. Insurance period: The insurance should cover the departure and return dates matching air ticket booking document, from the arrival day in the first Schengen country till the departure day leaving the last Schengen country.

2. Insured amount:

   The insurance must have a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro (around 300.000 RMB) including medical fees and repatriation costs.

Overview

Applicants who wish to travel to Switzerland for medical treatment for no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

The visa fee is mandatory for all visa applications unless you are within the exemption categories.

• short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• pupils, students and accompanying teachers going on study or educational trips
• short stay for scientific researchers
• representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years old or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events

The visa fee for nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is CNY 270 (Euro 35).

Please note that satisfactory proof must be submitted to establish if one of the above exemptions applies.

The service fee applies for each applicant (children and adults). Applicants shall pay a service fee (inclusive of tax) of CNY 190 (Euro 24.07).

Documents Required

The Swiss representation may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Centre. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

In addition to the materials listed below, please bring one additional copy of your passport for passport return.

	Medical Treatment Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization

Please prepare your document as per the above PDF checklist. Although all requirements have been stated in the PDF checklist, it is observed sometimes applicants still bring incomplete/incorrect documents. To avoid missing some important points that could be easily neglected, the below reminders are listed for your attention:

1. The Visa application form must be filled out in English or a Swiss national language and signed by the applicant. The application must show the same signature as in the passport. Minors: in case of no signature in the passport, the application must be signed by parents in the last field of the application form.
2. Insurance should contain the insured person’s name in pinyin (same as in passport).
3. The travel dates in flight reservation, accommodation, and visa application form should match and the insurance must cover at least this period.
4. Employment certificate (or school certificate) must be in English or Chinese with translation into English or a Swiss national language. Original must be stamped and signed by your company or school.
5. Copy of Business License must be stamped by your company or school.
6. For minors, all original notary certificates must be legalized by MFA.
7. Applicant should provide copies of the whole Hukou including all information pages.
8. If you choose to submit your application by a representative when your biometric data are available or you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by the applicant or legal guardians for the minor applicant for visa application and the representative ID card or passport (original + copy) are required.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm, color photo with white background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings. Please check the sample here.

For your own convenience, you can also choose to take compliant photograph at Visa Application Center. For more information, please click here.

Travel Medical Insurance

The insurance should be valid for the whole Schengen area and cover the whole period of your stay within the Schengen area.

1. Notes:

   1. The insurance policy should clearly indicate its validity for the whole Schengen area. The insurance covering Switzerland only is not compliant.
   2. If the travel insurance policy doesn’t indicate Schengen area and the zones covered by the insurance are shown in clauses, please also provide the photocopies of insurance clauses (English, German, French, Italian or Romansh translation required if the policy is in Chinese).
   3. Insurance period: The insurance should cover the departure and return dates matching air ticket booking document, from the arrival day in the first Schengen country till the departure day leaving the last Schengen country.

2. Insured amount:

   The insurance must have a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro (around 300.000 RMB) including medical fees and repatriation costs.

Overview

Applicants who wish to travel to Switzerland for tourist visit for no longer than 90 days with authorized travel agency.

Visa Fees

The fee for the visa is due at the time the application is submitted and is not refundable. If you withdraw the application or it is rejected the fee will not be reimbursed.

The Swiss representation reserves the right to adapt the amounts of the fees at any time in relation with exchange rate fluctuations.

Visa and Service Fee:

The visa fee is mandatory for all visa applications unless you are within the exemption categories.

• Short stay for children under six years of age

The visa fee for nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova is CNY 270 (Euro 35).

Please note that satisfactory proof must be submitted to establish if one of the above exemptions applies.

The service fee applies for each applicant (children and adults). Applicants shall pay a service fee (inclusive of tax) of CNY 190 (Euro 24.07).

Documents Required

The Swiss representation may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Centre. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

In addition to the materials listed below, please bring one additional copy of your passport for passport return.

	ADS Group Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization

Please prepare your document as per the above PDF checklist. Although all requirements have been stated in the PDF checklist, it is observed sometimes applicants still bring incomplete/incorrect documents. To avoid missing some important points that could be easily neglected, the below reminders are listed for your attention:

1. The visa application form must be filled out in English or a Swiss national language and signed by the applicant. The application must show the same signature as in the passport. Minors: in case of no signature in the passport, the application must be signed by parents in the last field of the application form.
2. Insurance should contain the insured person’s name in pinyin (same as in passport).
3. The travel dates in flight reservation, accommodation, and visa application form should match and the insurance must cover at least this period.
4. Employment certificate (or school certificate) must be in English or Chinese with translation into English or a Swiss national language. Original must be stamped and signed by your company or school.
5. Copy of Business License must be stamped by your company (or school).
6. For minors, all original notary certificates must be legalized by MFA.
7. Applicant should provide copies of the whole Hukou including all information pages.
8. If you choose to submit your application by a representative when your biometric data are available or you are a minor, a letter of authorization signed by the applicant or legal guardians for the minor applicant for visa application and the representative ID card or passport (original + copy) are required.

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.0 cm, color photo with white background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings. Please check the sample here.

For your own convenience, you can also choose to take compliant photograph at Visa Application Center. For more information, please click here.

Travel Medical Insurance

The insurance should be valid for the whole Schengen area and cover the whole period of your stay within the Schengen area.

1. Notes:

   1. The insurance policy should clearly indicate its validity for the whole Schengen area. The insurance covering Switzerland only is not compliant.
   2. If the travel insurance policy doesn’t indicate Schengen area and the zones covered by the insurance are shown in clauses, please also provide the photocopies of insurance clauses (English, German, French, Italian or Romansh translation required if the policy is in Chinese).
   3. Insurance period: The insurance should cover the departure and return dates matching air ticket booking document, from the arrival day in the first Schengen country till the departure day leaving the last Schengen country.

2. Insured amount:

   The insurance must have a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro (around 300.000 RMB) including medical fees and repatriation costs.