China - Consulate of Switzerland in Guangzhou |
You are a Chinese citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Guangzhou situated in China. A consulate in Guangzhou could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Guangzhou and China in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Guangzhou are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Switzerland in China besides Guangzhou
Swiss Consulate General in Chengdu, China - 36/F Yanlord Landmark Tower 1 - Section 2, Renmin South Road - 610016 Chengdu - ChinaEmail: - Tel: (+86) 28 6511 0730 - Website:
Consulate General of Switzerland in Guangzhou, China - 27th Floor, Kingold Century - No. 62, Jinsui Road - Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District - Guangzhou 510623, P.R.China
Email: ggz.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+86) 20 3833 0450 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/guangzhou
Swiss Consulate General in Shanghai, 22F, Building A, Far East International Plaza, 319 Xianxia Road, Shanghai 200051, China
Email: vertretung@sha.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+86) 21 6270 0519 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/shanghai
Or the embassy of Switzerland in China
Swiss Embassy in Beijing, China
Sanlitun Dongwujie 3
Beijing 100600
China
Email: vertretung@bei.rep.admin.ch
- Tel: (+86) 10 6532 2736
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/beijing
Consulate Appointment in Guangzhou
Most consulates in Guangzhou need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Guangzhou first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Guangzhou do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in China or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Guangzhou please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.