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Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland, located at Schosshaldenstrasse 46. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Schosshaldenstrasse 46
    3006 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 (0) 31 359 2111

  • Fax

    +41 (0) 31 359 2191

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Location Map

Located at Schosshaldenstrasse 46, the embassy is near key landmarks like BearPark and Rosengarten. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland

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.

  • Good Friday: April 18 Flag of France Flag of Switzerland
  • Easter Monday: April 21 Flag of France Flag of Switzerland
  • Labour Day: May 01 Flag of France Flag of Switzerland
  • Victory Day: May 08 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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 France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Marion Paradas, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland, France also has 4 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Switzerland in France

Switzerland has 12 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Bern, Switzerland: 8:47 PM, Thursday January 23, 2025 (W. Europe Standard Time)

    Paris, France: 8:47 PM, Thursday January 23, 2025 (Romance Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 15 January 2024 at 11:08 PM (EST).

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