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Embassy of Switzerland in London, United Kingdom

Embassy of Switzerland in London, United Kingdom, located at 16-18 Montagu Place. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    16-18 Montagu Place
    London W1H 2BQ
    United Kingdom
  • Telephone

    +44 20 7616 6000

  • Fax

    +44 20 7724 7001

  • Emergency Contacts

    +41 58 465 33 33 (emergency contact based in Switzerland)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Monday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    (๐Ÿ”’ Closed)
    Tuesday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AMโ€“12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

    Status Update: โ›ฑ๏ธ Spring Bank Holiday is on Monday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    ๐Ÿ•’ Current time in London: 7:19 PM, Monday May 19, 2025

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, and British territories, possessions, and protectorates where Switzerland does not have representation (excluding Bermuda and the Cayman Islands), as well as Ireland.

Location Map

Located at 16-18 Montagu Place, the embassy is near key landmarks like Buckingham Palace and The British Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in London, United Kingdom

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.

  • Spring Bank Holiday: May 26 Flag of United Kingdom
  • Ascension Day: May 29 Flag of Switzerland
  • Whit Monday: June 09 Flag of Switzerland
  • Corpus Christi: June 19 Flag of Switzerland

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in London, United Kingdom:

  • 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 a British passport, you do not need a visa to enter Switzerland.

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 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

Markus Leitner, 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 United Kingdom

Besides Embassy of Switzerland in London, United Kingdom, Switzerland also has 4 representations in the following cities of United Kingdom:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in United Kingdom

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United Kingdom in Switzerland

United Kingdom has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

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