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Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
中国瑞士商会-上海


1612, Regus Silver Centre
No.1388 North Shaanxi Road
Shanghai 200060, P.R.China
上海市陕西北路1388号银座企业中心1612室

Tel: +86 21 6149 8207
Fax: +86 21 6149 8132
Email: info@sha.swisscham.org Zip Code: 200060


Monday-Friday 9:00-18:00



The Bridge



The new "The Bridge" issue is out now with the cover story how Schindler is "Lifting People Up and Down" and many more exciting stories.
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Public Holidays 2012

New Year, Jan 1 - Jan 3
Chinese New Year, Jan 22 - Jan 28
Qingming Festival, Apr 2 - Apr 4
Labor Day, Apr 29 - May 1
Dragon Boat Festival, June 22 - June 24
Mid-autumn Festival, Sep 30
National Day, Oct 1 - Oct 7



 
New China Visa Procedure from April to October 2008


In addition to the original passport, photo and completed visa application form, Swiss applicants who apply for a Business visa are now also required to hand in the following documents:

- A Copy of hotel reservation
- A copy of outward and return flight ticket booking (e-tickets accepted but one way ticket will not be sufficient).
- Official invitation letter issued by the relevant department of Chinese government. Please note that an original document is required and an invitation from a Chinese company will no longer be sufficient.) For the application of these documents in Shanghai please contact the governmental offices where your company is registered. (For Puxi and Pudong see addresses below).

Puxi:
Shanghai Foreign Economic Committee
Address: Room 1805, Lou Shan Guan Lu 55, Shanghai 200336
Tel. 021 62752200
Fax. 62705511

http://www.smert.gov.cn/visa/

Pudong:
Pudong Foreign Affairs Office
Counter 6, He Huan Lu 2, Pudong, Shanghai 200135
Tel. 28282640
Fax. 50810724
http://www.pudong.gov.cn/website/usercenter/ProjectDetail.jsp?pr_id=o1213

To get the official invitation the following procedure will take place:
a) subscribe to the governmental homepage where your company is registered
b) Apply online for a visa-invitation
c) Wait 2-3 days, and check again online weather your application has been verified
d) Once your application has been verified, you can go the to pick up your invitation letter.

The additional procedure will take at least 3 days.
For Hong Kong different procedures may apply.
Job Announcement


Executive Director
SwissCham Shanghai is looking for a new Executive Director. If you are interested by this challenging position, please download the following file: Job Description Executive Director SwissCham Shanghai..

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SwissCham Swissclub Grand Ball PICTURES !
Dear SwissCham Members and Friends !

Following a very successful ball night, many of you were eager to lay your eyes on the pictures taken during that special night.

We are happy to finally provide you with the link where you will be able to look and download all the picture you want in the resolution that suits you the best !

Here is the link !

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Regional Annual General Assembly 2012
The Board of Directors would like to cordially invite you to attend the SwissCham Shanghai General Assembly 2012. It is our pleasure to welcome our members, applicants and spouses or partners to this important event.
As the business year is coming to its end it is time to review SwissCham Shanghai past performance, to decide upon financials, elect the new board and agree on the programme for 2012/13.

As usual, the General Assembly is not only about formalities and business but an excellent time to gather with friends and enjoy a good meal.

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SwissCham/Swissclub 2012 Grand Ball
Come on-board and sail with us back in time to the late 19th century when Shanghai became the gate to the world and experience the hustle and bustle of the busy Shanghai Trade Port. We are inviting you to an unforgettable night full of music, dancing, fun, networking and surprises.

Enjoy an exquisite gala menu, exciting entertainment, witness the CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year Award and win great prizes at the lucky draw. Get carried away and dance through the night with the "Rolf Becker Band" and "Studio 188".

Reservations to be made by email until March, 12th
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