Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra, Australia
Swiss Embassy in Canberra is the official representation of Switzerland in Australia. The Embassy represents Switzerland's interests in: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
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Embassy Address
7, Melbourne Avenue
Forrest, ACT 2603
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Telephone
+61 2 6250 5600
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Email
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Office Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location Map
Located at 7, Melbourne Avenue, the embassy is near key landmarks like Parliament House and Royal Australian Mint. 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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Australia Day:
January 26
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Good Friday:
April 18
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Easter Monday:
April 21
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Anzac Day:
April 25
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra, Australia:
- 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
- Emergency consular assistance
- Civil registration
Visa Requirements
If you hold an Australian passport, you do not need a visa to enter Switzerland.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Switzerland without a visa. The most common types of Switzerland visas are the following.
- Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
- National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
- Airport transit visa
- Work visa
Head of Mission
Mrs Caroline Bichet-Anthamatten, Ambassador
Related Content
Swiss nationals: Register online when traveling abroad
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in Australia
Besides Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra, Australia, Switzerland also has 7 representations in the following cities of Australia:
- Bondi Junction (Consulate General)
- South Brisbane (Honorary Consul)
- Claremont (Honorary Consul)
- Ashwood (Honorary Consul)
- South Hobart (Honorary Consul)
- Unley (Consulate)
- Darwin (Honorary Consul)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Switzerland in neighboring countries or regions of Australia.
- Suva, Fiji (Honorary Consul)
- Nouméa, New Caledonia (Honorary Consul)
- Wellington, New Zealand (Embassy)
- Warkworth, New Zealand (Honorary Consul)
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Honorary Consul)
- Apia, Samoa (Honorary Consul)
- Nuku'alofa, Tonga (Honorary Consul)
Australia in Switzerland
Australia has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Parliament House
(0.70 km away)
Parliament Drive, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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Royal Australian Mint
(1.70 km away)
Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia
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Old Parliament House
(1.89 km away)
18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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Embassy Drive
(1.98 km away)
Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
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National Library of Australia
(2.02 km away)
Parkes Place West, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
(4.18 km away)
Clunies Ross Street, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
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This page was last edited on 03 June 2024 at 07:00 AM (EST).