- Address
- Weltpoststrasse 20, 3015 Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 352 86 68
Portugal
Switzerland
Portuguese Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 1 consulate
Portugal is represented in Switzerland by 5 missions: an embassy in Bern, 2 consulates general in Zurich and Geneva, a consulate in Lugano and 1 other office. Swiss citizens and Portuguese citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Portugal’s 5 missions in Switzerland
Map: Portugal’s 5 missions in Switzerland
Portuguese Embassy in Bern
The Portuguese embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Weltpoststrasse 20, 3015 Bern. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Portuguese consulates in Switzerland
- Consulate General of Portugal in Zurich Today · Closed
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- Mission of Portugal in Geneva
Rue de Moillebeau 58, 1209 Genève
Portugal also has 2 consulates general in Zurich and Geneva and a consulate in Lugano; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Portugal visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandPortugal Visa-free Portugal visa for citizens of Switzerland
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Swiss citizens need no visa for Portugal: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Switzerland’s missions in Portugal
Missions of Switzerland in Portugal (4)
In return, Switzerland has 4 missions in Portugal, including its embassy in Lisbon.
Good to know
Portugal in Switzerland
Worldwide, Portugal has 156 missions in 81 countries; 5 of them are in Switzerland.
When Portuguese missions in Switzerland are closed
Portuguese 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 Portugal, such as Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Switzerland?
The Portuguese embassy is in Bern, at Weltpoststrasse 20, 3015 Bern.
Does Portugal have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, Portugal has 2 consulates general in Zurich and Geneva and a consulate in Lugano.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Portugal?
As Switzerland and Portugal both belong to the European free movement area, Swiss citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Portugal.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Portuguese 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 Portugal?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Lisbon, along with 3 other missions in Portugal.