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Swiss Embassy in Iraq

1 embassy

Switzerland is represented in Iraq by 1 mission: an embassy in Baghdad. Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Swiss Embassy in Baghdad

The Swiss embassy is in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, at c/o Babylon Rotana Hotel, Location 915, Road 24, Al Abassi Street, Al Jadria, Baghdad. The head of mission on record is Daniel Hunn. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Switzerland visa for Iraqi citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Iraq

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Switzerland requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Iraq, the application is made at the Swiss embassy in Baghdad or through a visa centre appointed by Switzerland.

Iraq’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Iraq in Switzerland (1)

In return, Iraq has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in Iraq

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Iraq.

Travel to Iraq for Swiss citizens

Swiss citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Iraq, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Swiss embassy in Iraq is closed

The Swiss embassy in Iraq closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day 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 Iraq?

The Swiss embassy is in Baghdad, at c/o Babylon Rotana Hotel, Location 915, Road 24, Al Abassi Street, Al Jadria, Baghdad.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Switzerland requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Swiss citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Does Iraq have an embassy in Switzerland?

Yes, Iraq has its embassy in Bern.