Swiss Embassy in Bishkek

Embassy Switzerland Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Address
улица Erkindik blvrd. 21, 720040 Bishkek

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

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Head of mission: Siroco Messerli

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 12 August 2026

At улица Erkindik blvrd. 21, 720040 Bishkek, the Swiss embassy in Bishkek represents Switzerland towards Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz 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 Switzerland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

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Switzerland visa for Kyrgyz citizens

KyrgyzstanSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Kyrgyzstan

SwitzerlandKyrgyzstan Visa-free, 60 days Kyrgyzstan visa for citizens of Switzerland

Kyrgyz citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Switzerland.

Visa statistics

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 4,2782,5601,69439.6% 10.9%
2024 3,5742,56399227.8% 13.0%
2025 3,3172,40686326.0% 17.2%

In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Bishkek received 3,317 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,406. 863 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.0%. In 2024 it had been 27.8%: the rate fell by 1.7 points. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (3,574).

Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 26.0% (2025) to 39.6% (2023).

Across all Schengen consulates in Kyrgyzstan, 11.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.

Multiple-entry visas made up 17.2% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Kyrgyzstan.

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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Switzerland’s other missions in Kyrgyzstan

    The Swiss embassy in Bishkek is the only mission of Switzerland in Kyrgyzstan on record. Kyrgyzstan has no mission in Switzerland on record.

    Good to know

    About the Swiss embassy in Bishkek

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Bishkek. It is headed by Siroco Messerli, according to the records.

    Address and contact

    Address: улица Erkindik blvrd. 21, 720040 Bishkek. The record for the Swiss embassy in Bishkek includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

    Swiss citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan

    Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Kyrgyzstan: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.

    Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Bishkek

    Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Bishkek, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Swiss embassy in Bishkek

    Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Bishkek there are 9 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Bishkek?

    The Swiss embassy in Bishkek is at улица Erkindik blvrd. 21, 720040 Bishkek.

    Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

    Kyrgyz citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

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