Embassy of South Korea in Bern, Switzerland
Embassy of South Korea in Bern, Switzerland, located at Kalcheggweg 38. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources, namely the official website and Facebook page, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Kalcheggweg 38
PO Box 1220
3000 Bern 16
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Telephone
+41 31 356 2444
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Fax
+41 31 356 2450
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Email
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Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location Map
Located at Kalcheggweg 38, the embassy is near key landmarks like Historical Museum and Einstein Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Good Friday:
April 18
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Easter Monday:
April 21
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Independence Movement Day:
May 01
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Labour Day:
May 01
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Bern, Switzerland:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Swiss passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.
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A visas
- A-1 (Diplomat)
- A-2 (Government official)
- A-3 (Agreement)
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B visas
- B-1 (Visa exemption)
- B-2 (Tourist/transit)
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C visas
- C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
- C-2 (Short-term business)
- C-3 (Short-term visit)
- C-4 (Short-term employee)
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D visas
- D-1 (Artist)
- D-2 (Students)
- D-3 (Industrial trainee)
- D-4 (General trainee)
- D-5 (Journalism)
- D-6 (Religion)
- D-7 (Supervisor)
- D-8 (Corporate investor)
- D-9 (International trade)
- D-10 (Job Seeking)
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E visas
- E-1 (Professor)
- E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
- E-3 (Research)
- E-4 (Technology transfer)
- E-5 (Professional employment)
- E-6 (Artistic performer)
- E-7 (Designated activities)
- E-8 (Training employment)
- E-9 (Non-professional employment)
- E-10 (Crew employee)
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F visas
- F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
- F-2 (Resident)
- F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
- F-4 (Overseas Korean)
- F-5 (Permanent resident)
- F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
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G visas
- G-1 (Miscellaneous)
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H visas
- H-1 (Working holiday)
- H-2 (Working visit)
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M visas
- M-1 (Military)
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T visas
- T-1 (Tourist landing)
Head of Mission
KEUM Chang-rok, Ambassador
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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 South Korea in Bern, Switzerland, South Korea also has 1 representation in the following city of Switzerland:
- Geneva (Permanent Mission)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Korea in neighboring countries or regions of Switzerland.
- Vienna, Austria (Embassy)
- Salzburg, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Graz, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Linz, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Klagenfurt, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Innsbruck, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Brussels, Belgium (Embassy)
- Paris, France (Embassy)
- Saint-Brieuc, France (Honorary Consul)
- Rouen, France (Honorary Consul)
- Marseille, France (Honorary Consul)
- Berlin, Germany (Embassy)
- Bonn, Germany (Other)
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Consulate General)
- Hamburg, Germany (Consulate General)
- Monaco, Monaco (Honorary Consul)
- The Hague, Netherlands (Embassy)
- London, United Kingdom (Embassy)
See also
Switzerland in South Korea
Switzerland has representation in the following city:
Nearby Landmarks
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Historical Museum
(1.23 km away)
Helvetiaplatz 5, 3005 Bern
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Einstein Museum
(1.25 km away)
Helvetiaplatz 5, 3005 Bern
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BearPark
(1.25 km away)
Grosser Muristalden, 3006 Bern
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Nydegg Bridge
(1.29 km away)
Nydeggasse, 3011 Bern
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Gurten
(1.38 km away)
Gurtenbahn, 3084 Köniz
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Botanical Garden
(2.14 km away)
Altenbergrain 21, 3013 Bern
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Local Times and Last Update
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Bern, Switzerland: 2:38 PM, Monday February 10, 2025 (W. Europe Standard Time)
Seoul, South Korea: 10:38 PM, Monday February 10, 2025 (Korea Standard Time)
This page was last edited on 17 March 2024 at 06:26 AM (EST).