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Embassy of Japan in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of Japan in Bern, Switzerland, located at Engestrasse 53. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Engestrasse 53
    3012 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 31 300 2222

  • Email

    [email protected]
    Consular Section: [email protected]
    Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC): [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–5:15 PM
    (⏳ Opening soon)
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–5:15 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–5:15 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–5:15 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 1:45 PM–5:15 PM

    Status Update: ⛱️ Ascension Day is on Thursday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 1:40 PM, Friday May 23, 2025

Location Map

Located at Engestrasse 53, the embassy is near key landmarks like Botanical Garden and Kunstmuseum Bern. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan 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.

  • Ascension Day: May 29 Flag of Switzerland
  • Whit Monday: June 09 Flag of Switzerland
  • Corpus Christi: June 19 Flag of Switzerland
  • Marine Day: July 21 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan 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
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

Yoshinori FUJIYAMA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Passport Services

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Consular Assistance

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Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of Japan in Bern, Switzerland, Japan also has 3 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Switzerland in Japan

Switzerland has 4 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 23 October 2024 at 03:35 AM (EST).

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