Consulates in St. Gallen
- 2 missions
- 2 countries
- most embassies are in Bern
Embassies and consulates in St. Gallen
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Honorary Consulate of Belgium in St. GallenKreuzackerstrasse 9, 9000 St.Gallen
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in St. GallenKatharinengasse 21, 9000 St.Gallen
St. Gallen is home to 2 foreign missions from 2 countries, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to Switzerland are in Bern, about 155 km away.
Public holidays in St. Gallen
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 missions in St. Gallen 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.
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Foreign missions in St. Gallen
Among the countries with a mission in St. Gallen are Belgium and Italy. Of Switzerland’s neighbours, Italy is represented in St. Gallen.
Types of mission in St. Gallen
Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in St. Gallen offer limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Other cities in Switzerland
Outside St. Gallen, missions in Switzerland are found in Bern (87), Geneva (81), Zurich (19), Lugano (6), Basel (5) and Lausanne (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in St. Gallen?
There are 2 foreign missions on record in St. Gallen.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in St. Gallen?
Missions from 2 countries are based in St. Gallen, among them Belgium and Italy.
Is there an embassy in St. Gallen?
No. The embassies to Switzerland are in Bern, about 155 km away; St. Gallen has honorary consulates.
When are the missions in St. Gallen closed?
The missions in St. Gallen close on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.