Swiss Embassy in Islamabad
Embassy 
Switzerland Islamabad, Pakistan
- Address
- Street 6, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5/4, Islamabad 44000
- Phone
- +41 58 464 18 81
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Georg Steiner
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 27 July 2025
The Swiss embassy in Islamabad stands at Street 6, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5/4, Islamabad 44000, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Switzerland requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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 Pakistani citizens
PakistanSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Pakistan
SwitzerlandPakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Swiss embassy in Islamabad whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,347 | 1,648 | 1,562 | 46.7% | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 3,102 | 1,903 | 1,084 | 34.9% | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 4,682 | 2,253 | 2,351 | 50.2% | 14.2% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Islamabad received 4,682 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,253. 2,351 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 50.2%. In 2024 it had been 34.9%: the rate rose by 15.3 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 51% compared with 2024 (3,102).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 34.9% (2024) to 50.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Pakistan, 45.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 8th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 14.2% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Pakistan.
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 Indonesia in IslamabadDiplomatic Enclave I Street 5, Ramna G-5/4, Islamabad 44000
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Embassy of Japan in Islamabadاسٹریٹ 6, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of Spain in Islamabadاسٹریٹ 4, اسلام آباد
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High Commission of Australia in Islamabadاصفہانی روڈ, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of Morocco in IslamabadService Road West G5, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of Egypt in IslamabadPlot No. 38-51, UN Boulevard - Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5/4, Islamabad
Switzerland’s other missions in Pakistan
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Karachi
Shahrah e Iran, Karachi
Besides the Swiss embassy in Islamabad, Switzerland has 1 other mission in Pakistan. Consulates: Karachi. Pakistan in turn has an embassy in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Islamabad
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Islamabad. It is headed by Georg Steiner, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Street 6, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5/4, Islamabad 44000. The record for the Swiss embassy in Islamabad includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Pakistan
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Islamabad
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Islamabad, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Islamabad
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Islamabad there are 20 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Islamabad?
The Swiss embassy in Islamabad is at Street 6, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5/4, Islamabad 44000.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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