How are China tourists in Switzerland now?

Switzerland is a very beautiful European country. You can find your own inspiration and the rhythm of rural life here, and you will face exotic customs and distinctive cultural characteristics. Now, during the new pneumonia epidemic, Swiss tourists from China are not banned, and you can still travel here. So what should China tourists stranded in Switzerland do and how can they return to China?

On February 4th, 2000, Swiss National Tourism Administration issued a letter to colleagues in the tourism industry and tourists from China, in which it was mentioned that "Swiss Tourism Administration, together with relevant Swiss departments and associations, is making every effort to reduce the burden on China's tourism partners and tourists from all over China" and "China guests have no entry and travel restrictions in Switzerland". The specific contents of this letter are as follows

Dear colleagues in the tourism industry, dear tourists from China,

The Swiss National Tourism Administration was shocked and saddened by the huge impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic. Together with other countries in the world, we hope to completely eliminate the epidemic as soon as possible and overcome difficulties. Switzerland fully abides by the positive measures taken by the World Health Organization, especially the relevant departments in China. Swiss tourism, together with relevant Swiss departments and associations, is making every effort to reduce the burden on China's tourism partners and tourists from all over China.

The Swiss National Tourism Administration and the Swiss Hotel and Catering Association called on Swiss tourism service providers to provide maximum understanding and support for the cancellation of reservations due to the pneumonia epidemic in China.

The epidemic affects people's hearts. We update our travel information and warm tips, hoping to help your trip to Switzerland.

If your trip to Switzerland is still planned/not yet made:

Therefore, the novel coronavirus epidemic has affected friends who originally planned to travel. Please contact the platform channel you booked. According to the notice of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, after June 27th, 2008, all outbound group tours and machine wine services will be suspended.

Unfortunately, due to this epidemic, a valid visa that can't be used can't be used after it expires. If you want to postpone your trip, please apply separately before departure.

Up to now, Switzerland has no entry and travel restrictions for China guests.

If you are already in Switzerland and affected by the epidemic, when you return:

Swiss introduced new measures to extend visas in response to the novel coronavirus epidemic.

If you are in Switzerland and your flight cannot leave the country and return to your original place of residence as scheduled due to the epidemic, the immigration offices of Swiss States can extend the visa for qualified passengers. The application conditions are as follows:

1. Enter Switzerland with a valid Schengen visa;

2. Due to the sharp decline in the epidemic situation in novel coronavirus, the flight cannot return to its original place of residence;

The Schengen visa will expire on or after the cancellation of the original flight.

Visitors who meet the above three conditions at the same time can apply to the current state immigration bureau.

Non-Schengen residents can apply for a visa valid for 180 days, and the actual stay will not exceed 90 days. The specific extension period is held by the state immigration offices.

Application materials to be submitted:

1. A valid passport (valid for at least 3 months from the original scheduled departure date of the return flight) and the corresponding Schengen visa;

2. Travel health insurance covering the whole stay as much as possible;

3. There is no proof of return flight (such as communication records with travel agencies or airlines).

The immigration offices in each state charge visa extension fees according to regulations.

Address and contact information of immigration offices in Swiss cantons:

/zh/ my reservation)

Or contact the service center after the reservation is successful.

(Check the telephone number of the local service center:

/zh/ support/contact)

* If you are a passenger who successfully booked a ticket through an online agent, please contact the booking agent/agent platform.

* For more information, please feel free to check the website: /en/flight-information.

Or call 4008-868-868 to contact Lufthansa Group Customer Service Center (providing bilingual customer service), or call 6 1282784063 to contact English customer service. As there are many people calling for advice, please wait patiently if the seats are busy.

Swiss travel package:

In order to show support for China's tourism industry to tide over the difficulties, Eurorail will provide the first-stage special refund arrangement for passengers who cannot travel as usual due to relevant instructions and travel restrictions. All the affected orders with the train (pass) departure date on or before February 29th, 2008 have been booked by the general agent of Eurail and its sub-agents (see trade.raileurope.cn for the list of general agents). You can apply for a refund and a full refund through the agent of Eurail, and the reservation fee already charged is free. Eurovision will continue to pay close attention to the development of the epidemic and related travel restrictions.

Working hours of some Swiss embassies and consulates:

In view of the prevailing situation in novel coronavirus, the Swiss Embassy in China will only provide limited services until Friday, February 7th, 2008. Please make an appointment in advance.

In case of emergency, please call 8613901331023.

The visa office is also closed. If there is an emergency, please inform you by email the reason of the emergency and the estimated departure date:

Beijing.visa @ eda.admin.ch

After work, please contact the Swiss Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Tel: 4 1800247365 or 4 158465333.

E-mail: helpline@eda.admin.ch

In view of the current epidemic situation in novel coronavirus, the Swiss Consulate General in Shanghai only provides limited services until Friday, February 7, 2008, and the window only handles urgent affairs. Please make an appointment in advance.

If you have any questions, please contact shanghai@eda.admin.ch

In case of emergency, please call 862 1627005 19.

After work, please contact the Swiss Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Tel: 4 1800247365 or 4 158465333.

E-mail: helpline@eda.admin.ch

In view of the current epidemic situation in novel coronavirus, the Swiss Consulate General in Chengdu will be closed for a long time, and the office hours are to be determined.

Mail to the Consulate General * * * email address Chengdu @ eda.admin.

Swiss cantonal immigration offices:

https://www。 SEM . admin . ch/SEM/en/home/ueber uns/kontakt/kantonale _ behoerden/adressen _ kantone _ und . html

Swiss Ministry of Public Health:

https://www . bag . admin . ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov . html

WHO (World Health Organization)

https://www.who.int/zh/home

Switzerland is a world-famous tourist destination, and tourism is the economic pillar industry of Switzerland. Swiss National Tourism Administration, as a marketing organization to publicize and promote Swiss tourist destinations, has established a pioneer image of tourism by carrying out market activities and providing quality services in Switzerland. China has always been a tourist market for Swiss tourism, and we thank the people of China for their strong support for the development of Swiss tourism. Swiss National Tourism Administration is willing to face the difficulties together with China's tourism industry and work together. I believe that the people of China will overcome their difficulties as soon as possible. Look forward to China tourists coming to Switzerland in a healthy and safe way as soon as possible!

Sincerely wish China friends health and safety!

Swiss national tourism administration

February 4(th), 2004