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China visa for Swiss passport holders

Entry requirements for a typical one-week tourist stay. Plan your trip with your exact dates for a personalised result.

Checklist for a tourist trip

• No visa for stays of up to 30 days

  to prepareDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026

  Until 31/12/2026 inclusive, ordinary passport: visa-free entry for up to 30 days (business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit). Any other purpose (work, study, journalism) or a stay of over 30 days needs a visa before departure. Emergency and service passports are excluded. Time-limited measure: check whether it is extended after 31/12/2026.

  Details

  Until 31/12/2026 inclusive, ordinary passport: visa-free entry for up to 30 days (business, tourism, family visits, exchanges or transit). Any other purpose (work, study, journalism) or a stay of over 30 days needs a visa before departure. Emergency and service passports are excluded. Time-limited measure: check whether it is extended after 31/12/2026.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “No visa for stays of up to 30 days”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026

  4 sources

  • Ministère des Affaires étrangères de Chine (consulat général à Adélaïde)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • France (ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Canada (Affaires mondiales)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026

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• Visa if another purpose or over 30 days

  to prepareDoneNot applicableVerified on Nov 11, 2026

  Outside the exemption (work, study, journalism, stay of over 30 days), a visa must be obtained before departure: online application then in-person submission at a visa centre (fingerprints for ages 14 to 70). The L tourist visa does not allow you to work; you need a Z visa and a work permit.

  Details

  Outside the exemption (work, study, journalism, stay of over 30 days), a visa must be obtained before departure: online application then in-person submission at a visa centre (fingerprints for ages 14 to 70). The L tourist visa does not allow you to work; you need a Z visa and a work permit.

  Expected cost:official amount not provided for this procedure. Check the fee on the official website before paying.

  Official fee not confirmed: check with the embassy or consulate of the country before paying.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Visa if another purpose or over 30 days”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026

  3 sources

  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • France (ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Canada (Affaires mondiales)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026

  * MyTripWise adds no service fee: you only pay the official fees, to the authority.

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• Passport validity

  to prepareDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026

  Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and have 2 blank pages.

  Details

  Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date and have 2 blank pages.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Passport validity”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026

  1 source

  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026

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• Register your place of stay within 24 hours

  to prepareDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026

  Every foreign national must register with the local police (Public Security Bureau) within 24 hours of arrival, or face a fine (over €250 according to France). Hotels do it for their guests; in a private home you must register yourself. Carry your passport with you.

  Details

  Every foreign national must register with the local police (Public Security Bureau) within 24 hours of arrival, or face a fine (over €250 according to France). Hotels do it for their guests; in a private home you must register yourself. Carry your passport with you.

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Register your place of stay within 24 hours”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026

  3 sources

  • France (ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni (FCDO)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026
  • Gouvernement du Canada (Affaires mondiales)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026

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• Online arrival card

  informationDoneVerified on Nov 11, 2026

  Since 20/11/2025, the arrival card can be filled in online, free of charge, on the official immigration administration site; otherwise by QR code or kiosk at the airport, or on paper. Beware of fake paid sites.

  Details

  Since 20/11/2025, the arrival card can be filled in online, free of charge, on the official immigration administration site; otherwise by QR code or kiosk at the airport, or on paper. Beware of fake paid sites.

  Fill in the arrival card· s.nia.gov.cn(opens in a new tab)

  The official website is s.nia.gov.cn. Intermediary sites imitate official ones and add fees: if the address is not exactly this one, do not enter any information.

  Step by step

  1. Open the official site s.nia.gov.cn (free) or the official “NIA 12367” app.
  2. Enter your passport, your visa or exemption, and your trip details.
  3. Keep the confirmation and show it on arrival (otherwise fill it in at the airport by QR code or on paper).

  Usual processing time: Immediate

  Why this result?

  This requirement is based on the rule “Online arrival card”. Verified on Nov 11, 2026

  1 source

  • Ambassade de Chine (avis de l’administration nationale de l’immigration)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Nov 11, 2026

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Guidance based on the cited official sources; only the competent authorities are authoritative.