- Address
- Brunnadernrain 37, Bern
- Phone
- +41 31 352 05 66
- Website
- switzerland.mid.ru
- Head of mission
- Гармонин Сергей Викторович
Russia
Switzerland
Russian Embassy & Consulates in Switzerland
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 honorary consulate
In Switzerland, Russia has an embassy in Bern, a consulate general in Geneva, an honorary consulate in Zurich and 2 other offices. Swiss citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Map: Russia’s 5 missions in Switzerland
Map: Russia’s 5 missions in Switzerland
Russian Embassy in Bern
Russia has its embassy in Bern, the capital; the address on record is Brunnadernrain 37, Bern. The head of mission on record is Гармонин Сергей Викторович. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Russian consulates in Switzerland
Russia also has a consulate general in Geneva; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Russian honorary consulates in Switzerland
- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Zurich
Oberdorfstrasse 10, 8024 Zürich
Russia has an honorary consulate in Zurich; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Russia visa for Swiss citizens
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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Switzerland
- Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
- Regular tourist visa
- Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
- 11 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Russia requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Russia, not at the Russian embassy.
Switzerland’s missions in Russia
Missions of Switzerland in Russia (3)
In return, Switzerland has 3 missions in Russia, including its embassy in Moscow.
Good to know
Russia in Switzerland
Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 5 of them are in Switzerland.
Travel to Switzerland for Russian citizens
Russian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. In Switzerland, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Russian missions in Switzerland are closed
Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Russian embassy in Switzerland?
The Russian embassy is in Bern, at Brunnadernrain 37, Bern.
Does Russia have consulates in Switzerland?
Yes, Russia has a consulate general in Geneva. Russia also has an honorary consulate in Zurich.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Russia?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in Russia?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in Moscow, along with 2 other missions in Russia.