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Egyptian Embassy in Switzerland

1 embassy

In Switzerland, Egypt has an embassy in Bern and 1 other office. Swiss citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Map: Egypt’s 2 missions in Switzerland

Map: Egypt’s 2 missions in Switzerland

Egyptian Embassy in Bern

At Elfenauweg 61, 3006 Bern, the Egyptian embassy represents Egypt towards Switzerland. Its phone number is on its page.

Consulates

Egypt visa for Swiss citizens

SwitzerlandEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt visa for citizens of Switzerland

EgyptSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Egypt

Egypt issues Swiss citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Switzerland’s missions in Egypt

Missions of Switzerland in Egypt (2)

In return, Switzerland has 2 missions in Egypt, including its embassy in Cairo.

Good to know

Egypt in Switzerland

Worldwide, Egypt has 164 missions in 125 countries; 2 of them are in Switzerland.

Travel to Switzerland for Egyptian citizens

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. In Switzerland, Egyptian citizens can turn to the Egyptian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Egyptian missions in Switzerland are closed

Egyptian 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 Egypt, such as Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Switzerland?

The Egyptian embassy is in Bern, at Elfenauweg 61, 3006 Bern.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Switzerland requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does Switzerland have an embassy in Egypt?

Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Cairo, along with 1 other mission in Egypt.