Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong
Entry to Switzerland
As of 04.12.2021, 0:00h CET, Switzerland has lifted entry restrictions and quarantine regulations for Hong Kong residents. Regular visa conditions for Hong Kong and Macao residents apply.
To see what rules apply to your own particular situation when entering Switzerland, consult the online Travelcheck.
Please make an appointment with VFS Global to submit your visa C or national visa D application at our representation. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience.
Switzerland has decided to end the special COVID-19 related situation on 30 March 2022. You can therefore enter Switzerland without any further pandemic-related measures. Masks and COVID certificates are no longer required to enter shops, restaurants, cultural venues and other public settings and events.
For further information please, refer to the pages of the State Secretariat for Migration SEM, the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH and check the airline information.
If you have further questions regarding visa matters please contact us via: hongkong.visa@eda.admin.ch
In case of emergency, Consular services (not for visas) remain also available outside office hours:
Helpline FDFA: +41 800 247 365 or +41 58 465 33 33
helpline@eda.admin.ch
- Recognized vaccination record - If you have been vaccinated in Switzerland, the Swiss COVID-19 certificate (on paper and on the COVID-19 App) is accepted in Hong Kong. If your certificate is the earlier version without QR-code, you might transfer it to the new format. For more information, please check with the cantonal health authorities: canton’s website and the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health
- Negative result proof of a PCR-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19 within 48 hours in English or Chinese issued and signed by the laboratory that performed the test. The spelling of the name of the tested person must be the same as the spelling in the travel document/passport.
- A printout of the letter of the Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong under the following Link (This letter confirms that all test laboratories listed on the website of Swissmedic are approved by the Swiss Authorities).
- It is recommended to print the page of the list by Swissmedic (see point 2) which shows the laboratory that performed the actual PCR test: Microbiological laboratories Microbiological laboratories - according to new law
- Confirmation of room reservation for 7 nights (if opting for early discharge from compulsory quarantine upon fulfilment of relevant conditions) or 14 nights (if not opting for early discharge from compulsory quarantine) starting on the day of arrival at Hong Kong in a designated quarantine hotel (DQH) (Hotel List)
- All persons entering Hong Kong are also required to complete the Health & Quarantine Information Declaration form provided by the Department of Health online (online declaration form). The form can be filled out and submitted online by smartphone or mobile device before boarding. After the submission, you will receive a QR code, which should be saved and presented upon entry. The QR code is valid for 48 hours.
Entry to Hong Kong
As of 2 May 2022, Hong Kong authorities have adjusted the entry and quarantine regulations for persons coming from abroad. Fully vaccinated Hong Kong residents and non-residents are allowed to enter Hong Kong. Accompanied children of Hong Kong residents who are aged 11 or below, are allowed to enter Hong Kong if all the accompanied adults fulfill the conditions.
Please refer to the page of the Hong Kong government for detailed information: www.coronavirus.gov.hk
The following documents are to be presented before boarding the aircraft and when entering Hong Kong coming from Switzerland:
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong
This Consulate General is Switzerland’s official representation in the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. Its activities are based on the five foreign-policy objectives defined in the Swiss Federal Constitution. The Consulate General namely undertakes endeavours in order to:
- safeguard the interest of the Swiss economy
- relieve need and poverty
- create respect for human rights and promote democracy
- promote a peaceful coexistence among people
- preserve the natural environment
The Consulate General of Switzerland acts as general mediator between this consular district and Switzerland and spreads information about Switzerland to the Chinese public and authorities. It is furthermore an important link between Swiss nationals in Hong Kong or Macau and the authorities at home in Switzerland. Functions that are carried out in Switzerland by local authorities (issuing passports, determining voting rights, registration of its citizens and more) are in this Consulate’s responsibility – as is the protection of the rights and interests of Swiss nationals in the event of an accident, arrest or other emergency situation.
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong currently employs a staff of 10 persons. It is headed by Mr Rolf Frei.
Typhoon Warnings
Please note that once the typhoon signal #8 (or higher) is hoisted, the Consulate General of Switzerland remains closed.
For further information on tropical cyclones please visit:
Links
Article 54
of the Swiss Federal Constitution defines the Foreign Affairs policy of Switzerland.
approved Laboratories by the Swiss Government to conduct SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid tests:
