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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).

  • Embassy Address

    Kalcheggweg 38
    PO Box 1220
    3000 Bern 16
    Switzerland
  • Telephone

    +41 31 356 2444

  • Fax

    +41 31 356 2450

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • 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.

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea 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.

  • Good Friday: April 18 Flag of Switzerland
  • Easter Monday: April 21 Flag of Switzerland
  • Independence Movement Day: May 01 Flag of South Korea
  • Labour Day: May 01 Flag of Switzerland

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.

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

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

KEUM Chang-rok, Ambassador

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of South Korea in Bern, Switzerland, South Korea also has 1 representation in the following city of Switzerland:


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See also

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Local Times and Last Update

  • 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).

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