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Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2900 Cathedral Ave NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2900 Cathedral Ave NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008-3499
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 745-7900

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Saturday Closed
    (๐Ÿ”’ Closed)
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM

    By appointment only

    ๐Ÿ•’ Current time in Washington, D.C.: 6:14 PM, Saturday July 12, 2025

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    District of Columbia (DC) and the States of Delaware (DE), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Maryland (MD), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Virginia (VA), West Virginia (WV), Northern Mariana Islands (MP), and Guam (GU).

Location Map

Located at 2900 Cathedral Ave NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Georgetown Waterfront Park and Dupont Circle. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • National Day: August 01 Flag of Switzerland
  • Labor Day: September 01 Flag of United States
  • Columbus Day: October 13 Flag of United States
  • Veterans Day: November 11 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Switzerland.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Switzerland without a visa. The most common types of Switzerland visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
  • National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
  • Airport transit visa
  • Work visa

Head of Mission

Ralf Heckner, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Switzerland to the United States

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States, Switzerland also has 24 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Switzerland in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Switzerland

United States has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (20.89 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.89 miles away)
    Baltimore
    Get Directions
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.54 miles away)
    Harrisburg
    Get Directions

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