Swiss Embassy in Madrid
Embassy 
Switzerland Madrid, Spain
- Address
- Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid
- Phone
- +34 91 436 39 60
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Heinrich Schellenberg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 23 June 2021
At Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid, the Swiss embassy in Madrid represents Switzerland towards Spain. As Spain and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, Spanish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Switzerland visa for Spanish citizens
SpainSwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of Spain
SwitzerlandSpain Visa-free Spain visa for citizens of Switzerland
As Spain and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, Spanish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 11 | 9 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Madrid received 11 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (15).
Across all Schengen consulates in Spain, 13.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 5th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Spain.
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 Albania in MadridCalle de Lagasca 68, 28001 Madrid
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Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in MadridCalle de Lagasca 20, Madrid
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Embassy of Denmark in MadridCalle de Serrano 26, 28001 Madrid
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Embassy of Norway in MadridCalle de Serrano 26, 28001 Madrid
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Embassy of Serbia in MadridCalle de Velázquez 3, 28001 Madrid
Switzerland’s other missions in Spain
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Barcelona
Gran Via de Carles III 94,7°, 08028 Barcelona
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Valencia
Consulado de Suiza en Valencia, The Westin Valencia, Calle Amadeo de Saboya, 16, 46010 Valencia
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Palma
Consulado de Suiza en Palma de Mallorca, c/o Universal Hotels, Carrer Gremi Cirurgians i Barbers, 25, Edificio Generium, bloque B, planta 3
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Málaga
Consulado de Suiza en Málaga, Calle Cister 14, 4ºB., Málaga 29015, Andalucia
All missions of Switzerland in Spain (5)
Besides the Swiss embassy in Madrid, Switzerland has 4 other missions in Spain. Consulates: Barcelona. Honorary consulates: Valencia, Palma and Málaga. Spain in turn has 4 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Madrid
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Madrid. It is headed by Heinrich Schellenberg, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid. The record for the Swiss embassy in Madrid includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
When the Swiss embassy in Madrid is closed
The Swiss embassy in Madrid closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Switzerland such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Madrid
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Madrid, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Madrid
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Madrid there are 28 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Madrid?
The Swiss embassy in Madrid is at Calle de Núñez de Balboa 35 A, 28001 Madrid.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Madrid closed?
The Swiss embassy in Madrid closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
As Spain and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, Spanish citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland.
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