Consulates in Lausanne
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in Bern
Embassies and consulates in Lausanne
The only foreign mission in Lausanne is the honorary consulate of Sweden. The embassies to Switzerland are in Bern, about 79 km away.
Public holidays in Lausanne
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Ascension Day
The honorary consulate of Sweden 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.
Other cities in Switzerland
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Types of mission in Lausanne
Of these, the honorary consulate in Lausanne offers limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Other cities in Switzerland
Besides Lausanne, towns in Switzerland with foreign missions are Bern (87), Geneva (81), Zurich (19), Lugano (6), Basel (5) and St. Gallen (2).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Lausanne?
There is one foreign mission on record in Lausanne: the honorary consulate of Sweden.
Is there an embassy in Lausanne?
No. The embassies to Switzerland are in Bern, about 79 km away; Lausanne has the honorary consulate of Sweden.
When is the honorary consulate in Lausanne closed?
The honorary consulate of Sweden closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on the national day of Sweden.