Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires
Embassy 
Switzerland Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Address
- Avenida Santa Fe 846, 1059 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
- Phone
- +54 11 4311-6491
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Fax
- +54 11 4313-2998
Head of mission: Andrea Semadeni
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 11 August 2024
At Avenida Santa Fe 846, 1059 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires represents Switzerland towards Argentina. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Switzerland admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Argentina
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National Sovereignty Day
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Immaculate Conception Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Switzerland visa for Argentine citizens
ArgentinaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Argentina
SwitzerlandArgentina Visa-free, 90 days Argentina visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 20.6% | 44.4% |
| 2024 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 15.8% | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 50 | 6 | 10.7% | 60.0% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Buenos Aires received 56 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 50. 6 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 10.7%. In 2024 it had been 15.8%: the rate fell by 5.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 47% compared with 2024 (38).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 10.7% (2025) to 20.6% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Argentina, 11.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 5th largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 60.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Argentina.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Finland in Buenos AiresAvenida Santa Fe 846, 1059 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
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Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Buenos AiresAvenida Santa Fe 911, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
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Embassy of Honduras in Buenos AiresAvenida Santa Fe 936, 1059 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
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Embassy of Portugal in Buenos AiresMaipú 942, 1006 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
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Consulate General of France in Buenos AiresBasavilbaso 1253, 1006 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
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Embassy of South Africa in Buenos AiresMarcelo T. de Alvear 590, 1058 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Switzerland’s other missions in Argentina
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Ruiz de Montoya
Consulado de Suiza en Ruiz de Montoya, c/o Instituto Linea Cuchilla, 3334 Ruiz de Montoya
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Ushuaia
Consulado de Suiza en Ushuaia, Gdor Godoy 186 – “Dpto. C 3“, 9410 Ushuaia
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Rosario
Consulado de Suiza en Rosario, Balcarce 225 1er piso, 2000 Rosario
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Mendoza
Consulado de Suiza en Mendoza, Callejón Lemos 673, 5500 Mendoza, Prov. de Mendoza
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Córdoba
Consulado de Suiza en Córdoba, Simon Bolívar 387, Barrio Centro, X5000JZG Córdoba
All missions of Switzerland in Argentina (6)
Besides the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires, Switzerland has 5 other missions in Argentina. Honorary consulates: Ruiz de Montoya, Ushuaia, Rosario, Mendoza and Córdoba. Argentina in turn has an embassy in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Buenos Aires. It is headed by Andrea Semadeni, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Santa Fe 846, 1059 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. The record for the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Argentina
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Argentina, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires is closed
Expect the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires to be shut on National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional) on Monday 23 November 2026 and Immaculate Conception Day (Día de la Inmaculada Concepción de María) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Switzerland.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires
The Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires has 26 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires?
The Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires is at Avenida Santa Fe 846, 1059 Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
What are the opening hours of the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires?
The Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires do not include Saturday.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires closed?
The Swiss embassy in Buenos Aires closes on Argentina’s public holidays, the next being National Sovereignty Day (Día de la Soberanía Nacional) on Monday 23 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.
Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Argentine citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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