Embassy of Austria in Bern
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Kirchenfeldstrasse 77-79, 3005 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3565252
- Website
- bmeia.gv.at
Austria
Switzerland
Austrian Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
- 1 honorary consulate
Austria is represented in Switzerland by 3 missions: an embassy in Bern, a consulate in Chur and an honorary consulate in Zurich. Swiss citizens and Austrian citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Austria’s 3 missions in Switzerland
Map: Austria’s 3 missions in Switzerland
Austrian Embassy in Bern
The Austrian embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Kirchenfeldstrasse 77-79, 3005 Bern. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Austrian consulates in Switzerland
Austria also has a consulate in Chur; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Austrian honorary consulates in Switzerland
Austria has an honorary consulate in Zurich; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Austria visa for Swiss citizens
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Swiss citizens need no visa for Austria: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Switzerland’s missions in Austria
Missions of Switzerland in Austria (4)
In return, Switzerland has 4 missions in Austria, including its embassy in Vienna.
Good to know
Austria in Switzerland
Worldwide, Austria has 206 missions in 97 countries; 3 of them are in Switzerland.
When Austrian missions in Switzerland are closed
Austrian missions in Switzerland close on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Ascension Day (Auffahrt) on Thursday 6 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of Austria, such as Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Austrian embassy in Switzerland?
The Austrian embassy is in Bern, at Kirchenfeldstrasse 77-79, 3005 Bern.
Does Austria have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, Austria has a consulate in Chur. Austria also has an honorary consulate in Zurich.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Austria?
Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter Austria with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
As Austria and Switzerland both belong to the European free movement area, Austrian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Switzerland.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in Austria?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Vienna, along with 3 other missions in Austria.