Embassy of India in Bern, Switzerland
Embassy of India in Bern, Switzerland, located at Kirchenfeldstrasse 28. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of India, or view the information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, official website, Facebook page, Twitter, previous ambassadors, consular services, holidays, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Kirchenfeldstrasse 28
CH-3005 Bern
Switzerland Telephone
- +41 31 350 1130, Emergency phone: +41 76 699 6224
Fax
- +41 31 351 1557
Email
- Consular queries:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Passport: [email protected]
Visa: [email protected] Office Hours
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Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
List of holidays
Location Map
Website
Office website
Services
The following is a brief listing of services offered at the Embassy of India in Bern, Switzerland.
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
- Attestation of documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- NRI (Non Resident Indian) certificate
- Renunciation of Indian citizenship
Head of Mission
Mridul Kumar, Ambassador
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Employment Visa
- Student Visa
- Research Visa
- Medical Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Conference Visa
- Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
Indian Passports
The government of India issues several types of passports, including:
Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.
Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.
Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.
Consular Assistance
Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.
Emergency Travel Document (EC)
The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.
Besides Embassy of India in Bern, Switzerland India also has 2 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:
All diplomatic missions of India in Switzerland
Diplomatic missions of India in neighbouring countries/regions of Switzerland:
- Vienna, Austria (Embassy)
- Brussels, Belgium (Embassy)
- Antwerp, Belgium (Honorary consul)
- Paris, France (Embassy)
- Berlin, Germany (Embassy)
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Consulate General)
- Hamburg, Germany (Consulate General)
- Munich, Germany (Consulate General)
- Stuttgart , Germany (Honorary consul)
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Honorary consul)
- The Hague, Netherlands (Embassy)
- London, United Kingdom (High Commission)
- Birmingham, United Kingdom (Consulate General)
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Consulate General)
- Belfast, United Kingdom (Honorary consul)
- Cardiff, United Kingdom (Honorary consul)
Switzerland in India
Switzerland has 5 representations in the following cities:
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This page was last edited on 26 March 2024 at 11:55 PM (EST).