Diplomatic visa · Switzerland to China

Diplomatic Visa

Embassy required

Maximum stay
30 days
Processing time
Varies - processed through diplomatic channels
Fee
Free
Validity
Varies by agreement and purpose
Entry
Single entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Holders of diplomatic passports from countries without bilateral diplomatic visa exemption agreements with China

  • Purpose of visit

    Official diplomatic duties, government missions, international organization business

    Includes
    • Official diplomatic duties
    • government missions

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA); Form url: https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

How to apply

  1. Document submission

    Application submitted through official diplomatic channels (Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Embassy). Note verbale may be required.

  2. Processing wait

    Processing through diplomatic channels.

  3. Visa collection

    Visa issued free of charge.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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