Swiss Embassy in Dhaka
Embassy 
Switzerland Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Address
- মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
- Phone
- +880 255 051 601
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 20 November 2025
The Swiss embassy in Dhaka stands at মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka, in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bangladesh
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Switzerland visa for Bangladeshi citizens
BangladeshSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Bangladesh
SwitzerlandBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh visa for citizens of Switzerland
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Switzerland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,600 | 1,245 | 350 | 21.9% | 43.5% |
| 2024 | 1,238 | 984 | 241 | 19.5% | 23.7% |
| 2025 | 1,288 | 911 | 358 | 27.8% | 16.0% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Dhaka received 1,288 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 911. 358 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 27.8%. In 2024 it had been 19.5%: the rate rose by 8.3 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (1,238).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 19.5% (2024) to 27.8% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bangladesh, 54.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 7th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 16.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Bangladesh.
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
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Embassy of Sweden in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of Spain in DhakaRoad 90 49, 1212 Dhaka
Switzerland’s other missions in Bangladesh
The Swiss embassy in Dhaka is the only mission of Switzerland in Bangladesh on record. Bangladesh in turn has an embassy in Geneva.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Dhaka
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Dhaka.
Address and contact
Address: মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka. The record for the Swiss embassy in Dhaka includes a phone number and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Bangladesh
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Bangladesh at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
When the Swiss embassy in Dhaka is closed
The Swiss embassy in Dhaka closes on Bangladesh’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Switzerland such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Dhaka
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Dhaka, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Dhaka
The Swiss embassy in Dhaka has 30 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka?
The Swiss embassy in Dhaka is at মাদানী এভিনিউ 2, 1212 Dhaka.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Dhaka closed?
The Swiss embassy in Dhaka closes on Bangladesh’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
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