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Embassy of Israel in Bern, Switzerland

Embassy of Israel in Bern, Switzerland, located at Alpenstrasse 32. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Israel, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Alpenstrasse 32
    3000 Bern
    Switzerland
  • Telephone

    +41 (0) 31 356 3500

  • Fax

    +41 (0) 31 356 3556

  • Email

    [email protected]
    Consular Department: [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location Map

Located at Alpenstrasse 32, the embassy is near key landmarks like Historical Museum and Einstein Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Israel 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.

  • Passover/Pesach: April 13 Flag of Israel
  • Good Friday: April 18 Flag of Switzerland
  • Easter Monday: April 21 Flag of Switzerland
  • Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day): May 01 Flag of Israel

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Requests for information from the Israel Police
  • Renunciation of Israeli citizenship
  • Registering Israeli citizens born abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Israel.

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

  • Immigration visa
  • A/1 Temporary Resident visa
  • A/2 Student visa
  • A/3 Clergy visa
  • A/4 Visa for spouses and children
  • B/1 Work visa
  • B/2 Visitor's visa

Head of Mission

Ifat Reshef, 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 Israel in Bern, Switzerland, Israel also has 2 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Israel in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Switzerland in Israel

Switzerland has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

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Local Times and Last Update

  • Bern, Switzerland: 11:58 AM, Wednesday February 12, 2025 (W. Europe Standard Time)

    Jerusalem, Israel: 12:58 PM, Wednesday February 12, 2025 (Jerusalem Standard Time)

This page was last edited on 13 October 2024 at 04:10 AM (EST).

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