Swiss Embassy in Tokyo
Embassy 
Switzerland Tokyo, Japan
- Address
- 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589
- Phone
- +81 3 5449 8400
- tokyo@eda.admin.ch
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Fax
- +81 3 3473 6090
Head of mission: Roger Dubach
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 13 January 2026
At 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589, the Swiss embassy in Tokyo represents Switzerland towards Japan. No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the Swiss embassy in Tokyo
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Swiss embassy in Tokyo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Switzerland visa for Japanese citizens
JapanSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Japan
SwitzerlandJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Switzerland
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 759 | 710 | 47 | 6.2% | 52.8% |
| 2024 | 766 | 721 | 39 | 5.1% | 57.3% |
| 2025 | 857 | 802 | 53 | 6.2% | 49.5% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Tokyo received 857 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 802. 53 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.2%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 5.1%. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (766).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.1% (2024) to 6.2% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Japan, 5.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 6th largest number of applications of the 23 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 49.5% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Japan.
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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Norway in Tokyo3-4-30 Shibakoen, Tokyo
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Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Tokyo3-29 Minami Azabu 5-chome Minato.ku, Tokyo
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Embassy of Oman in Tokyo4-2-17 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 Japan
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Embassy of Germany in Tokyo〒106-0047 東京都港区南麻布4-5-10, Tokyo
Switzerland’s other missions in Japan
- Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka
Swissnex in Japan, Umeda Shimmichi Bldg. 1F, 1-1-5, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0003
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Fukuoka
Unit 102 Dai 2 Residence Muromi, 5-7-5 Muromi, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 814-0015
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Higashikawa
c/o Hotel Yukomanso, Yukomambetsu, Higashikawa-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 071-1472
All missions of Switzerland in Japan (4)
Besides the Swiss embassy in Tokyo, Switzerland has 3 other missions in Japan. Consulates: Osaka. Honorary consulates: Fukuoka and Higashikawa. Japan in turn has 3 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Tokyo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo. The head of mission on record is Roger Dubach.
Address and contact
Address: 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589. The record for the Swiss embassy in Tokyo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Japan
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Swiss embassy in Tokyo is closed
The Swiss embassy in Tokyo closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 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 embassy in Tokyo
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Tokyo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Tokyo
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Tokyo there are 39 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo?
The Swiss embassy in Tokyo is at 5-9-12 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8589.
What are the opening hours of the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo?
The Swiss embassy in Tokyo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swiss embassy in Tokyo do not include Saturday.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Tokyo closed?
The Swiss embassy in Tokyo closes on Japan’s public holidays, the next being Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
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