2020 Swiss visa restoration and visa processing regulations and materials

As a country with rich tourism resources and beautiful scenery, Switzerland has always been visited by many people. Recently, visa services with China were suspended due to the COVID-19 epidemic, but according to the latest news, Swiss visa services have been restored.

Swiss visa is open for acceptance

Acceptance has been opened: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.

Visa acceptance status:

Normal application process in Beijing and Guangzhou, group travel applications are not accepted.

In Shanghai, you need to send an email to the visa center in advance. There is a quota for appointments.

Service hours:

Beijing (9:00-12:00

Shanghai and Guangzhou (8:00-12:00)

Visa Regulations

Switzerland is a Schengen country. When traveling to a Schengen country, you can only apply for a visa from one country and apply to the embassy of the main destination country in China; if the main destination is uncertain or the duration of stay in each destination is short, , apply to the embassy of the first destination country. However, various countries still have certain restrictions on Schengen visas issued from that country: some countries stipulate that the first stop in Europe must be that country; some countries stipulate that, The country must be designated as a main destination for European tourism, or the stay must not be shorter than a certain time limit

: Switzerland visa materials

1. Complete application form signed by the applicant. , two photos, white background 3.5x4.5

2. Passport (its validity period shall not be less than 3 months after the expiration of the visa to be applied for, and must have at least two blank visa pages and personal information Information page. If there are extension pages and visas from other countries, copies are required.

3. Original account book and copy of all content pages; copy of ID card

4. Hotel reservation. Confirmation form

5. Proof of financial resources (detailed bank statements for the past 3-6 months must be provided, other options are available: current passbook, credit card statement, property certificate, owner certificate, time deposit certificate, Business license. More financial proof will help the smooth processing of the visa. If convenient, please provide as much financial proof as possible

6. Air ticket booking form

7. Original and copy of medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros or 300,000 yuan, which must cover the actual length of stay in the Schengen area

8. Proof of employment (submitted if under 16 years old and without civil capacity). Proof of employment of parents

Note: When applying for a visa for persons under the age of 16 who have no capacity for civil conduct, they must first produce a consent form from their parents/legal guardians, which must first be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Swiss Embassy in Switzerland. Chinese Embassy for certification.