Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bern
Open 24/7- Address
- Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern
- Phone
- +41-31-359-77-00
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- James Squire
United Kingdom
Switzerland
British Embassy in Switzerland
1 embassy
In Switzerland, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Bern. Swiss citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
British Embassy in Bern
The British embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern. The head of mission on record is James Squire. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Switzerland
United KingdomSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Switzerland
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Fee: £20
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.
Switzerland’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Switzerland in the United Kingdom (6)
In return, Switzerland has 6 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Switzerland
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Switzerland.
Travel to Switzerland for British citizens
British citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days. In Switzerland, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Switzerland is closed
The British 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, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Switzerland?
The British embassy is in Bern, at Thunstrasse 50, 3005 Bern.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Switzerland has its embassy in London, along with 5 other missions in the United Kingdom.