Embassy of Ireland in Bern
Today · Closed- Address
- Kirchenfeldstrasse 68, 3005 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 350 03 80
- Website
- ireland.ie
Ireland
Switzerland
Irish Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Ireland is represented in Switzerland by 2 missions: an embassy in Bern and an honorary consulate in Zurich. Swiss citizens and Irish citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Ireland’s 2 missions in Switzerland
Map: Ireland’s 2 missions in Switzerland
Irish Embassy in Bern
The Irish embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Kirchenfeldstrasse 68, 3005 Bern. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Irish honorary consulates in Switzerland
Ireland has an honorary consulate in Zurich; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Ireland visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandIreland Visa-free Ireland visa for citizens of Switzerland
IrelandSwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of Ireland
Swiss citizens need no visa for Ireland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Switzerland’s missions in Ireland
Missions of Switzerland in Ireland (3)
In return, Switzerland has 3 missions in Ireland, including its embassy in Dublin.
Good to know
Ireland in Switzerland
Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; 2 of them are in Switzerland.
When Irish missions in Switzerland are closed
Irish 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 Ireland, such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Irish embassy in Switzerland?
The Irish embassy is in Bern, at Kirchenfeldstrasse 68, 3005 Bern.
Does Ireland have consulates in Switzerland?
No career consulate is on record, but Ireland has an honorary consulate in Zurich.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter Ireland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Free movement applies: Irish citizens enter Switzerland with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in Ireland?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Dublin, along with 2 other missions in Ireland.