British Embassy in Bern

Embassy United Kingdom Bern, Switzerland

Address
Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern
Website
gov.uk
Fax
+41 31 359 77 01
Open 24/7
Directions Call

Head of mission: James Squire

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 21 March 2026

The British embassy in Bern stands at Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern, in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Opening hours of the British embassy in Bern

Open 24/700:00–24:00

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Switzerland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Public holidays in the United Kingdom

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

The British embassy in Bern is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.

United Kingdom visa for Swiss citizens

SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Switzerland

United KingdomSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Bern.

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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Switzerland

    The British embassy in Bern is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Switzerland on record. Switzerland in turn has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.

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    About the British embassy in Bern

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bern. The head of mission on record is James Squire.

    Address and contact

    Address: Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern. The record for the British embassy in Bern includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

    British citizens travelling to Switzerland

    Switzerland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

    When the British embassy in Bern is closed

    The British 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 the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

    Before visiting the British embassy in Bern

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

    Near the British embassy in Bern

    Within 1 km of the British embassy in Bern there are 52 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the British Embassy in Bern?

    The British embassy in Bern is at Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern.

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

    The British embassy in Bern is listed as open 7 days a week.

    Is the British Embassy in Bern open on Saturday?

    Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Bern include Saturday.

    When is the British Embassy in Bern closed?

    The British 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 the United Kingdom.

    Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

    Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

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