Embassy of Italy in Bern
Today · Closed- Address
- Elfenstrasse 14, 3005 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3500777
- Website
- ambberna.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Sabbatucci Luca
Italy
Switzerland
Italian Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
- 2 consulates
- 1 honorary consulate
In Switzerland, Italy has an embassy in Bern, 3 consulates general in Zurich, Lugano and Geneva, 2 consulates in Bern and Basel, an honorary consulate in St. Gallen and 1 other office. Swiss citizens and Italian citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Italy’s 8 missions in Switzerland
Map: Italy’s 8 missions in Switzerland
Italian Embassy in Bern
At Elfenstrasse 14, 3005 Bern, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards Switzerland. The head of mission on record is Sabbatucci Luca. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian consulates in Switzerland
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- Consulate of Italy in Basel
Schaffhauserrheinweg 5, 4058 Basel
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Italy also has 3 consulates general in Zurich, Lugano and Geneva and 2 consulates in Bern and Basel; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Italian honorary consulates in Switzerland
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in St. Gallen
Katharinengasse 21, 9000 St.Gallen
Italy has an honorary consulate in St. Gallen; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Italy visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandItaly Visa-free Italy visa for citizens of Switzerland
ItalySwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of Italy
As Switzerland and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, Swiss citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
Switzerland’s missions in Italy
Missions of Switzerland in Italy (11)
In return, Switzerland has 11 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Switzerland
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 8 of them are in Switzerland.
When Italian missions in Switzerland are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Switzerland?
The Italian embassy is in Bern, at Elfenstrasse 14, 3005 Bern.
Does Italy have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, Italy has 3 consulates general in Zurich, Lugano and Geneva and 2 consulates in Bern and Basel. Italy also has an honorary consulate in St. Gallen.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Italy?
Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter Italy with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Free movement applies: Italian 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 Italy?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Rome, along with 10 other missions in Italy.