240-hour visa-free transit
Switzerland - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Switzerland is a landlocked Alpine country in Central Europe, known for its neutrality and multilingual culture, with Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA) as main airports. Swiss passport holders can use China's 240-hour visa-free transit.
- Region
- Central Europe
- Common departure cities
- Zurich, Geneva
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Zurich → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
Before you transit — get China-ready
Open the full arrival checklist →Important reminders
- Visa-free entry does not allow work and cannot be extended.
- Register temporary accommodation within 24 hours after check-in.
- Tibet and some border areas may require extra permits before travel.