French Embassy in Bern

Embassy France Bern, Switzerland

Address
Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern
Fax
+41 31 3592191
Today 08:30–12:30, 14:00–17:30
Directions Call

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026

At Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern, the French embassy in Bern represents France towards Switzerland. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 with a midday break. Swiss citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.

Opening hours of the French embassy in Bern

Monday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00
Tuesday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00
Wednesday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00
Thursday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00
Friday 08:30–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Switzerland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The French embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 with a midday break.

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Swiss citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.

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France’s other missions in Switzerland

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The French embassy in Bern is one of 5 missions of France in Switzerland. Consulates: Zurich and Geneva. Switzerland in turn has 13 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.

Good to know

About the French embassy in Bern

It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Bern.

Address and contact

Address: Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern. The record for the French embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

When the French embassy in Bern is closed

Expect the French embassy in Bern to be shut on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.

Before visiting the French embassy in Bern

Current procedures for the French embassy in Bern, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the French embassy in Bern

The French embassy in Bern has 26 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the French Embassy in Bern?

The French embassy in Bern is at Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern.

What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Bern?

The French embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 with a midday break.

Is the French Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Bern do not include Saturday.

When is the French Embassy in Bern closed?

The French 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 France.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for France?

Swiss citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.

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