South African Embassy in Bern
Embassy 
South Africa Bern, Switzerland
- Address
- Alpenstrasse 29, 3006 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3501313
- Website
- southafrica.ch
- Fax
- +41 31 351 39 44
Head of mission: P C S Moloto
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 February 2023
The South African embassy in Bern stands at Alpenstrasse 29, 3006 Bern, in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:15 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Swiss citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the South African embassy in Bern
| Monday | 08:00–12:3013:15–17:15 break 12:30–13:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:3013:15–17:15 break 12:30–13:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:3013:15–17:15 break 12:30–13:15 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:3013:15–17:15 break 12:30–13:15 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| 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 South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:15 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
South Africa visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Switzerland
South AfricaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of South Africa
Swiss citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Israel in BernAlpenstrasse 32, 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 Peru in BernThunstrasse 36, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Austria in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 77-79, 3005 Bern
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Embassy of Canada in BernKirchenfeldstrasse 88, 3005 Bern
South Africa’s other missions in Switzerland
The South African embassy in Bern is the only mission of South Africa in Switzerland on record. Switzerland in turn has 2 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Bern
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Bern. It is headed by P C S Moloto, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Alpenstrasse 29, 3006 Bern. The record for the South African embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Switzerland
South African citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
When the South African embassy in Bern is closed
The next closures of the South African 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; it may also close for Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Bern
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Bern, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African embassy in Bern
The South African embassy in Bern has 54 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Bern?
The South African embassy in Bern is at Alpenstrasse 29, 3006 Bern.
What are the opening hours of the South African Embassy in Bern?
The South African embassy in Bern is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:15 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the South African Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African embassy in Bern do not include Saturday.
When is the South African Embassy in Bern closed?
The South African 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 South Africa.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Swiss citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
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