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Switzerland

Embassies and consulates in Switzerland

150 foreign missions in 5 cities, and 110 Swiss missions around the world.

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Switzerland?

We list 143 embassies and high commissions and 7 consulates in Switzerland, run by 144 countries.

Which city in Switzerland has the most embassies?

Bern, with 73 missions, followed by Geneva (10).

Which cities in Switzerland have foreign consulates?

Geneva and Zurich. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of Albania, Bern?

Pourtalèsstrasse 45A, 3074 Muri b. Bern, Bern. Website: https://ambasadat.gov.al/switzerland/

How many embassies and consulates does Switzerland have abroad?

110 missions in 102 countries, including Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina Armenia, and 97 more.

Does Switzerland have an embassy in Türkiye?

Yes, in Ankara. Website: https://www.eda.admin.ch/ankara

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

How do I contact an embassy in Switzerland?

Use the official website listed for each mission (76 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

Can an embassy help if I lose my passport?

Your own country's embassy or consulate can issue an emergency travel document. Report the loss to the local police first and keep the report.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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