Embassy of Japan in Bern
Today · Closed- Address
- Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 3002222
- Website
- ch.emb-japan.go.jp
Japan
Switzerland
Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
Japan is represented in Switzerland by 3 missions: an embassy in Bern, a consulate in Geneva and 1 other office. Japan admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: Japan’s 3 missions in Switzerland
Map: Japan’s 3 missions in Switzerland
Japanese Embassy in Bern
At Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards Switzerland. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japanese consulates in Switzerland
- Consulate of Japan in Geneva Today · Closed
- Mission of Japan in Geneva
Chemin des Fins 3, Le Grand-Saconnex
Japan also has a consulate in Geneva; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Japan visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Switzerland
JapanSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Japan
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Switzerland’s missions in Japan
Missions of Switzerland in Japan (4)
In return, Switzerland has 4 missions in Japan, including its embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Switzerland
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 3 of them are in Switzerland.
Travel to Switzerland for Japanese citizens
Switzerland admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Switzerland, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Japanese missions in Switzerland are closed
Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Switzerland?
The Japanese embassy is in Bern, at Engestrasse 53, 3012 Bern.
Does Japan have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, Japan has a consulate in Geneva.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Tokyo, along with 3 other missions in Japan.