According to the Visa Center, from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, the following nationalities are exempt from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days for tourist or business trips for business meetings:
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan and Brunei
Apply for a visa despite visa exemption:
Visas can still be applied for without restrictions via the visa center in Bern. The following applies via the Chinese visa center in Zurich: Persons with a passport of one of the above nationalities can only apply for other types of visas or visas for a longer stay. To do so, the application must state a stay of 60 or 90 days and an invitation must be presented which explicitly states a stay in China of 60 or 90 days.
Please note following details:
- According to the authorities, an invitation and/or other documents (hotel booking, return flight ticket, credit card, cash, etc.) must be presented and an entry form must be filled out each time you enter the country. This can lead to a delay in entry.
- In the event of discrepancies, e.g. in the invitation letter, entry may be refused and the traveler sent back.
- The 30 days cannot be extended under any circumstances. If the stay has to be extended unexpectedly, the traveler must leave and re-enter the country.
Service Type: Regular Visa-Single Entry
