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Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Saudi Arabia, Switzerland has an embassy in Riyadh and an honorary consulate in Jeddah. Saudi citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Swiss Embassy in Riyadh

Switzerland has its embassy in Riyadh, the capital; the address on record is Diplomatic quarter, Riyadh. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Swiss honorary consulates in Saudi Arabia

Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Jeddah; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Switzerland visa for Saudi citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia

  • 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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Saudi citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in Saudi Arabia turn to the Swiss embassy in Riyadh; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Saudi Arabia’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Saudi Arabia in Switzerland (2)

In return, Saudi Arabia has 2 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in Saudi Arabia

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in Saudi Arabia.

Travel to Saudi Arabia for Swiss citizens

Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days. In Saudi Arabia, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The Swiss embassy is in Riyadh, at Diplomatic quarter, Riyadh.

Does Switzerland have consulates in Saudi Arabia?

No career consulate is on record, but Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Jeddah.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

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

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Swiss citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Does Saudi Arabia have an embassy in Switzerland?

Yes, Saudi Arabia has its embassy in Bern, along with 1 other mission in Switzerland.