Swiss Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Switzerland Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Melbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6250 5600
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
Head of mission: Nikolas Johannes Stürchler Gonzenbach
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 8 June 2025
Switzerland’s embassy to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Melbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Switzerland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Swiss embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–11:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Swiss embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Switzerland visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Australia
SwitzerlandAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Austria in CanberraTalbot Street 12, 2603 Canberra
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Embassy of Cambodia in CanberraLevel 1, The Realm 18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Canberra
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Embassy of the Philippines in CanberraMoonah Place 1, Canberra
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Embassy of Italy in CanberraGrey Street 12, Canberra
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Embassy of Turkey in CanberraMoonah Place 6, Canberra
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High Commission of India in Canberra3 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory - 2600, Canberra
Switzerland’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney
Level 23, Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Cnr Grosvenor Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Sydney
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Perth
27A Mengler Avenue, Claremont WA 6010, Perth
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Darwin
Level 20, Charles Darwin Centre 19 The Mall, Darwin NT 0800
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Adelaide
3 Hughes Street, Unley, SA 5061, Adelaide
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Melbourne
Yertchuk Avenue 7, 3147 Melbourne
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Hobart
8 D'Arcy Street, South Hobart TAS 7004
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Brisbane
Grey Street 189, Brisbane
All missions of Switzerland in Australia (8)
Besides the Swiss embassy in Canberra, Switzerland has 7 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart and Brisbane. Australia in turn has 3 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra. It is headed by Nikolas Johannes Stürchler Gonzenbach, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Melbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra. The record for the Swiss embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Australia
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Swiss embassy in Canberra is closed
Expect the Swiss embassy in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Switzerland.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Canberra
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Canberra there are 18 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Canberra?
The Swiss embassy in Canberra is at Melbourne Avenue 7, 2603 Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Swiss Embassy in Canberra?
The Swiss embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Swiss Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swiss embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Swiss embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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