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Embassy of Germany in Bern, Switzerland

Embassy of Germany in Bern, Switzerland, located at PO Box 3000. View address, phone, fax, office hours, emergency contacts, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, Contact forms, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    PO Box 3000
    3000 Bern 16
    Switzerland
  • Telephone

    +41 31 359 4111, +41 31 359 4226, passport office: +41 31 359 4343, visa: +41 31 359 4348

  • Emergency Phone

    +41 79 357 9373 (outside opening hours)

  • Fax

    +41 31 359 4444

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: by appointment

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 Germany Flag of Switzerland
  • Easter Monday: April 21 Flag of Germany Flag of Switzerland
  • May Day: May 01 Flag of Germany
  • Labour Day: May 01 Flag of Switzerland

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Germany 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
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Schengen visa for short-stay visits
  • Airport transit visa
  • National visa or visa for research purposes

Head of Mission

Michael Flügger, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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 Germany in Bern, Switzerland, Germany also has 5 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Germany in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Switzerland in Germany

Switzerland has 11 representations in the following cities:

Disclaimer

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Bern, Switzerland: 7:58 AM, Monday February 17, 2025 (W. Europe Standard Time)

    Berlin, Germany: 7:58 AM, Monday February 17, 2025 (W. Europe Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 14 August 2024 at 09:21 AM (EST).

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