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Israeli Embassy in Switzerland

1 embassy

Israel is represented in Switzerland by 1 mission: an embassy in Bern. Before flying to Israel, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Israeli Embassy in Bern

Embassy of Israel in Bern

Embassy · Bern

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Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern

The Israeli embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Israel visa for Swiss citizens

SwitzerlandIsrael Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Israel visa for citizens of Switzerland

IsraelSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Israel

Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Israel, not at the Israeli embassy.

Switzerland’s missions in Israel

Missions of Switzerland in Israel (4)

In return, Switzerland has 4 missions in Israel, including its embassy in Tel Aviv.

Good to know

Israel in Switzerland

Worldwide, Israel has 97 missions in 70 countries; one of them is in Switzerland.

Travel to Switzerland for Israeli citizens

Switzerland admits Israeli citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Switzerland, Israeli citizens can turn to the Israeli embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Israeli embassy in Switzerland is closed

The Israeli embassy in Switzerland closes 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Israeli embassy in Switzerland?

The Israeli embassy is in Bern, at Alpenstrasse 32, 3006 Bern.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Israel?

Before flying to Israel, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Switzerland have an embassy in Israel?

Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Tel Aviv, along with 3 other missions in Israel.