Visa Information

Overview

Applicants who wish to travel to Switzerland for tourist visit or medical treatment will stay no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

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

The visa fee is 40 EUR (325RMB) for:

• Children above 6 and below 12 years old.

The visa fee is 35 EUR (280RMB) for:

• Nationals from Bosnia-Herzegovina*, Georgia, Kosovo, FYROM (Macedonia)*, Moldova, Montenegro*, Russia, Serbia* and Ukraine*.

* Only for holders of non-biometric passports

Fee Exemptions:

The following categories do not have to pay the visa fee:

• short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Financially dependent ascendant of an EU citizen
• dependent relatives, in the ascending line of the EU/EFTA citizen’s spouse
• 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

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

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All the fees are non-refundable.
• There is a service charge of 211 RMB (Inclusive of tax) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• All charges are to be paid in cash only.
• You can avail the optional courier charge of 70 RMB (Inclusive of tax)

Documents Required

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

	Tourist Visit Checklist
	Medical Treatment Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization
	Declaration for domestic helpers and his/her employer

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, color photo with white clear background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings, face without shadow, make sure the photos have at least 600 DPI and high resolution. The photos for minor applicants (under 6 years) need to be recent and identifiable. If not, there are chances the applicant might be not accepted at visa center. Visa centre or consulate will not be responsible for the result. 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 a business trip or a professional training will stay no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

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

The visa fee is 40 EUR (325RMB) for:

• Children above 6 and below 12 years old.

The visa fee is 35 EUR (280RMB) for:

• Nationals from Bosnia-Herzegovina*, Georgia, Kosovo, FYROM (Macedonia)*, Moldova, Montenegro*, Russia, Serbia* and Ukraine*.

* Only for holders of non-biometric passports

Fee Exemptions:

The following categories do not have to pay the visa fee:

• short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Financially dependent ascendant of an EU citizen
• dependent relatives, in the ascending line of the EU/EFTA citizen’s spouse
• 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

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

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All the fees are non-refundable.
• There is a service charge of 211 RMB (Inclusive of tax) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• All charges are to be paid in cash only.
• You can avail the optional courier charge of 70 RMB (Inclusive of tax)

Documents Required

The Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Please pay attention to the following items:

1. If invited by Liechtenstein, the destination country on Schengen form is written as ‘ Liechtenstein’
2. If invited by Switzerland, duration stay in Switzerland is longer than Liechtenstein, the destination country on Schengen form is written as ‘ Switzerland ‘. If not, the destination is written as ‘ Liechtenstein’
3. If invited by other counties ( except Switzerland and Liechtenstein) and the ,and stay in Liechtenstein, the destination country on Schengen form is written as ‘Liechtenstein’

	Business Visit Checklist
	Professional Training Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization
	Declaration for domestic helpers and his/her employer

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, color photo with white clear background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings, face without shadow, make sure the photos have at least 600 DPI and high resolution. The photos for minor applicants (under 6 years) need to be recent and identifiable. If not, there are chances the applicant might be not accepted at visa center. Visa centre or consulate will not be responsible for the result. 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 will stay no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

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

The visa fee is 40 EUR (325RMB) for:

• Children above 6 and below 12 years old.

The visa fee is 35 EUR (280RMB) for:

• Nationals from Bosnia-Herzegovina*, Georgia, Kosovo, FYROM (Macedonia)*, Moldova, Montenegro*, Russia, Serbia* and Ukraine*.

Fee Exemptions:

The following categories do not have to pay the visa fee:

• short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Financially dependent ascendant of an EU citizen
• dependent relatives, in the ascending line of the EU/EFTA citizen’s spouse
• 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

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

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All the fees are non-refundable.
• There is a service charge of 211 RMB (Inclusive of tax) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• All charges are to be paid in cash only.
• You can avail the optional courier charge of 70 RMB (Inclusive of tax)

Documents Required

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

	Family Visit Checklist
	Friend Visit Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization
	Declaration for domestic helpers and his/her employer

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, color photo with white clear background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings, face without shadow, make sure the photos have at least 600 DPI and high resolution. The photos for minor applicants (under 6 years) need to be recent and identifiable. If not, there are chances the applicant might be not accepted at visa center. Visa centre or consulate will not be responsible for the result.

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 sport purpose will stay no longer than 90 days.

Visa Fees

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

The visa fee is 40 EUR (325RMB) for:

• Children above 6 and below 12 years old.

The visa fee is 35 EUR (280RMB) for:

• Nationals from Bosnia-Herzegovina*, Georgia, Kosovo, FYROM (Macedonia)*, Moldova, Montenegro*, Russia, Serbia* and Ukraine*.

* Only for holders of non-biometric passports

Fee Exemptions:

The following categories do not have to pay the visa fee:

• short stay for children under six years of age
• EU citizen’s spouse
• EU citizen’s child under 21 years old of financially dependent
• Financially dependent ascendant of an EU citizen
• dependent relatives, in the ascending line of the EU/EFTA citizen’s spouse
• 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

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

• The applicable visa fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
• All the fees are non-refundable.
• There is a service charge of 211 RMB (Inclusive of tax) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• All charges are to be paid in cash only.
• You can avail the optional courier charge of 70 RMB (Inclusive of tax)

Documents Required

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

	Participation in Cultural and Sporting Events Checklist
	Schengen Visa Application Form (CN-FR)
	Schengen Visa Application Form (EN-DE)
	Letter of Authorization
	Declaration for domestic helpers and his/her employer

Photo Specifications

Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, color photo with white clear background, taken within 6 months, from the front and without any head-coverings, face without shadow, make sure the photos have at least 600 DPI and high resolution. The photos for minor applicants (under 6 years) need to be recent and identifiable. If not, there are chances the applicant might be not accepted at visa center. Visa centre or consulate will not be responsible for the result.

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.