Swiss Embassy in Beirut
Embassy 
Switzerland Beirut, Lebanon
- Address
- Avenue Fouad Chéhab, Beyrouth
- Phone
- +9611324129
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 6 April 2021
The Swiss embassy in Beirut stands at Avenue Fouad Chéhab, Beyrouth, in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Lebanese 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
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Switzerland visa for Lebanese citizens
LebanonSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Lebanon
SwitzerlandLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of Switzerland
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. Whether the Swiss embassy in Beirut takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,310 | 2,390 | 757 | 22.9% | 55.7% |
| 2024 | 2,931 | 2,245 | 626 | 21.4% | 62.9% |
| 2025 | 2,866 | 2,436 | 384 | 13.4% | 58.9% |
2025 figures: 2,866 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Switzerland’s embassy in Beirut, and 2,436 visas were issued. 384 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 13.4%. The refusal rate fell by 8.0 points from 21.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. The number of applications was almost unchanged (2,931 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 13.4% (2025) to 22.9% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Lebanon, 17.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 6th largest number of applications of the 19 Schengen states represented here.
58.9% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Lebanon.
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 Lebanon
The Swiss embassy in Beirut is the only mission of Switzerland in Lebanon on record. Lebanon in turn has an embassy in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Beirut
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Beirut.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue Fouad Chéhab, Beyrouth. The record for the Swiss embassy in Beirut includes a phone number and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Lebanon
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Beirut
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Beirut, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Beirut
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Beirut there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Beirut?
The Swiss embassy in Beirut is at Avenue Fouad Chéhab, Beyrouth.
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
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