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Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada

Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada, located at 5 Marlborough Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    5 Marlborough Avenue
    Ottawa, ON K1N 8E6
    Canada
  • Telephone

    (613) 235-1837

  • Fax

    (613) 563-1394

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Saturday Closed
    (đź”’ Closed)
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    đź•’ Current time in Ottawa: 7:29 PM, Saturday July 12, 2025

Location Map

Located at 5 Marlborough Avenue, the embassy is near key landmarks like ByWard Market and Royal Canadian Mint. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada

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.

  • National Day: August 01 Flag of Switzerland
  • Civic Holiday: August 04 Flag of Canada
  • Labour Day: September 01 Flag of Canada
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada:

  • 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 Canadian 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

Olaf Kjelsen, 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 Canada

Besides Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada, Switzerland also has 6 representations in the following cities of Canada:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in Canada

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Canada in Switzerland

Canada has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
    (11.78 km away)
    Ottawa
  • Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
    (150.97 km away)
    Montreal

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This page was last edited on 19 March 2025 at 12:40 AM (EST).

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