Canadian Embassy in Bern
Embassy 
Canada Bern, Switzerland
- Address
- Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, 3005 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3573200
- Website
- canadainternational.gc.ca
- Fax
- +41 31 3573210
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Canada: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 April 2026
The Canadian embassy in Bern stands at Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, 3005 Bern, in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the Canadian embassy in Bern
| Monday | 08:00–12:0013:00–17:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–17:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0013:00–17:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:0013:00–17:00 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Canadian embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Canada visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Switzerland
CanadaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Canada
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the Canadian embassy in Bern.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in BernThunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Romania in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 78, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Austria in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 77-79, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of the Philippines in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 73-75, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Ireland in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 68, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Croatia in BernThunstrasse 45, 3005 Bern
Canada’s other missions in Switzerland
- Mission of Canada in Geneva
Avenue de l'Ariana 5, Genève
Besides the Canadian embassy in Bern, Canada has 1 other mission in Switzerland. Switzerland in turn has 8 missions in Canada, its embassy being in Ottawa.
Good to know
About the Canadian embassy in Bern
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Canada in Bern.
Address and contact
Address: Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, 3005 Bern. The record for the Canadian embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Canadian citizens travelling to Switzerland
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Canadian embassy in Bern is closed
The Canadian embassy in Bern closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Canada such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Canadian embassy in Bern
Current procedures for the Canadian embassy in Bern, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Canadian embassy in Bern
Within 1 km of the Canadian embassy in Bern there are 49 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Canadian Embassy in Bern?
The Canadian embassy in Bern is at Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, 3005 Bern.
What are the opening hours of the Canadian Embassy in Bern?
The Canadian embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Canadian Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Canadian embassy in Bern do not include Saturday.
When is the Canadian Embassy in Bern closed?
The Canadian embassy in Bern closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Canada.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Canada?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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