Embassy of France in Bern
Today · Closed- Address
- Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3592111
- Website
- ch.ambafrance.org
France
Switzerland
French Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
France is represented in Switzerland by 5 missions: an embassy in Bern, 2 consulates general in Zurich and Geneva and 2 other offices. Swiss citizens and French citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: France’s 5 missions in Switzerland
Map: France’s 5 missions in Switzerland
French Embassy in Bern
The French embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in Switzerland
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- Mission of France in Geneva (1)
Route de Pregny 36, 1292 Chambésy
- Mission of France in Geneva (2)
Route de Pregny 36, 1292 Chambésy
France also has 2 consulates general in Zurich and Geneva; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
France visa for Swiss citizens
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Swiss citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Switzerland’s missions in France
Missions of Switzerland in France (13)
In return, Switzerland has 13 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Switzerland
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 5 of them are in Switzerland.
When French missions in Switzerland are closed
French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Switzerland?
The French embassy is in Bern, at Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern.
Does France have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, France has 2 consulates general in Zurich and Geneva.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for France?
Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do French citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
French citizens need no visa for Switzerland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in France?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Paris, along with 12 other missions in France.