Swiss Honorary Consulate in Halifax

Honorary Consulate Switzerland Halifax, Canada

Address
101 Research Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4T6, Halifax

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.

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Head of mission: Dieter Gautschi

Sources: Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 9 November 2026

At 101 Research Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4T6, Halifax, an honorary consul represents Switzerland; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.

Opening hours

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Canada

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in Switzerland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Switzerland visa for Canadian citizens

CanadaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Canada

SwitzerlandCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Switzerland

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.

Switzerland’s other missions in Canada

All missions of Switzerland in Canada (8)

The Swiss embassy is in Ottawa. Besides the Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax, Switzerland has 7 other missions in Canada. Consulates: Montreal and Vancouver. Honorary consulates: Calgary, Toronto, Winnipeg and Québec. Canada in turn has 2 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.

Good to know

About the Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Halifax. It is headed by Dieter Gautschi, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: 101 Research Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4T6, Halifax. The record for the Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

Swiss citizens travelling to Canada

Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

When the Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax is closed

The Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Switzerland such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax

Current procedures for the Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Halifax?

The Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax is at 101 Research Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4T6, Halifax.

When is the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Halifax closed?

The Swiss honorary consulate in Halifax closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can the Swiss Honorary Consulate in Halifax issue a visa or passport?

Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Halifax turn to the Swiss embassy in Ottawa or a career consulate of Switzerland.

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