Japanese Embassy in Bern
Embassy 
Japan Bern, Switzerland
- Address
- Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3002222
- eojs@br.mofa.go.jp
- Website
- ch.emb-japan.go.jp
- Fax
- +41 31 3002255
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 2 March 2022
Japan’s embassy to Switzerland is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:15 with a midday break. Swiss citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Bern
| Monday | 09:00–12:3013:45–17:15 break 12:30–13:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:3013:45–17:15 break 12:30–13:45 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:3013:45–17:15 break 12:30–13:45 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:3013:45–17:15 break 12:30–13:45 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:3013:45–17:15 break 12:30–13:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:15 with a midday break.
Japan visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Switzerland
JapanSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Japan
Swiss citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Cuba in BernGesellschaftsstrasse 8, 3012 Bern
Japan’s other missions in Switzerland
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- Mission of Japan in Geneva
Chemin des Fins 3, Le Grand-Saconnex
All missions of Japan in Switzerland (3)
The Japanese embassy in Bern is one of 3 missions of Japan in Switzerland. Consulates: Geneva. Switzerland in turn has 4 missions in Japan, its embassy being in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese embassy in Bern
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Bern.
Address and contact
Address: Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern. The record for the Japanese embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Japanese embassy in Bern is closed
Expect the Japanese 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 Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, a holiday in Japan.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Bern
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Bern, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese embassy in Bern
Within 1 km of the Japanese embassy in Bern there is one other foreign mission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in Bern?
The Japanese embassy in Bern is at Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Bern?
The Japanese embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:15 with a midday break.
Is the Japanese Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Bern do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Bern closed?
The Japanese 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 Japan.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Japan?
Swiss citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
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