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Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Germany

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general
  • 7 honorary consulates

Switzerland is represented in Germany by 11 missions: an embassy in Berlin, 3 consulates general in Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt am Main and 7 honorary consulates. German citizens and Swiss citizens move freely between the two countries.

Map: Switzerland’s 11 missions in Germany

Map: Switzerland’s 11 missions in Germany

Swiss Embassy in Berlin

Embassy of Switzerland in Berlin

Embassy · Berlin

Today · Closed
Address
Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4A, 10557 Berlin
Head of mission
Livia Leu, Ambassador

The Swiss embassy is in Berlin, the capital of Germany, at Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4A, 10557 Berlin. The head of mission on record is Livia Leu, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Swiss consulates in Germany

Switzerland also has 3 consulates general in Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt am Main; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Swiss honorary consulates in Germany

Switzerland has 7 honorary consulates in Germany, in Nuremberg, Hamburg, Gutach im Breisgau, Freiburg im Breisgau, Düsseldorf, Dresden and Bremen; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Switzerland visa for German citizens

GermanySwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of Germany

SwitzerlandGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Switzerland

German citizens need no visa for Switzerland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.

Germany’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Germany in Switzerland (6)

In return, Germany has 6 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in Germany

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 11 of them are in Germany.

When Swiss missions in Germany are closed

Swiss missions in Germany close on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in Germany?

The Swiss embassy is in Berlin, at Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4A, 10557 Berlin.

Does Switzerland have consulates in Germany?

Yes, Switzerland has 3 consulates general in Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt am Main. Switzerland also has 7 honorary consulates in Nuremberg, Hamburg, Gutach im Breisgau, Freiburg im Breisgau, Düsseldorf, Dresden and 1 more.

Do German citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Free movement applies: German citizens enter Switzerland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Germany?

Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

Does Germany have an embassy in Switzerland?

Yes, Germany has its embassy in Bern, along with 5 other missions in Switzerland.