Israeli Embassy in Bern
Embassy 
Israel Bern, Switzerland
- Address
- Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3563500
- Website
- embassies.gov.il
- Fax
- +41 31 3563556
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 1 November 2022
At Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern, the Israeli embassy in Bern represents Israel towards Switzerland. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays. Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Israel, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Israeli embassy in Bern
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Israeli embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Israel visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandIsrael Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Israel visa for citizens of Switzerland
IsraelSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Israel
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Israel, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the Israeli embassy in Bern.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of South Africa in BernAlpenstrasse 29, 3006 Bern
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Embassy of Croatia in BernThunstrasse 45, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in BernThunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Qatar in BernThunstrasse 67, 3006 Bern
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Apostolic Nunciature in BernThunstrasse 60, 3006 Bern
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Embassy of Austria in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 77-79, 3005 Bern
Israel’s other missions in Switzerland
The Israeli embassy in Bern is the only mission of Israel in Switzerland on record. Switzerland in turn has 4 missions in Israel, its embassy being in Tel Aviv.
Good to know
About the Israeli embassy in Bern
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Israel in Bern.
Address and contact
Address: Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern. The record for the Israeli embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Israeli citizens travelling to Switzerland
No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Israeli embassy in Bern is closed
The next closures of the Israeli embassy in Bern for public holidays in Switzerland are Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Israeli embassy in Bern
Current procedures for the Israeli embassy in Bern, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Israeli embassy in Bern
Within 1 km of the Israeli embassy in Bern there are 54 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Israeli Embassy in Bern?
The Israeli embassy in Bern is at Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern.
What are the opening hours of the Israeli Embassy in Bern?
The Israeli embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Israeli Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Israeli embassy in Bern do not include Saturday.
When is the Israeli Embassy in Bern closed?
The Israeli 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 Israel.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Israel?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Israel, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
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