Consulates in Zurich
- 19 missions
- 18 countries
- most embassies are in Bern
Embassies and consulates in Zurich
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Consulate General of Brazil in ZurichStampfenbachstrasse 138, Zürich - Schweiz
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Consulate General of China in ZurichBellariastrasse 20, 8002 Zürich
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Consulate General of Peru in ZurichLöwenstrasse 69, 8001 Zürich
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Consulate General of Portugal in Zurich Today · Closed -
Consulate General of Serbia in Zurich Today · Closed -
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Consulate General of Turkey in ZurichWeinbergstrasse 65, 8006 Zürich
- Consular Office of China in Zurich Today · Closed
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Consulate of Spain in ZurichRiedtlistrasse 17, 8006 Zürich
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Honorary Consulate of Chile in ZurichUnterer Leihof, Fuhrstrasse 12, CH–8820 Wädenswil ZH. Suiza, Zürich
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Honorary Consulate of Germany in Zurich Today · Closed -
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Honorary Consulate of Russia in ZurichOberdorfstrasse 10, 8024 Zürich
Zurich is home to 19 foreign missions from 18 countries: 11 consulates general, 3 consulates and 5 honorary consulates. The embassies to Switzerland are in Bern, about 95 km away.
Public holidays in Zurich
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 Zurich 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.
Other cities in Switzerland
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Foreign missions in Zurich
Zurich hosts missions of China, Brazil, France, Croatia, Italy, Cambodia, Peru and Portugal, among 18 countries. Of Switzerland’s neighbours, Germany, Italy, France and Austria are represented in Zurich.
Types of mission in Zurich
By type, Zurich has 11 consulates general, 3 consulates and 5 honorary consulates. Of these, the 5 honorary consulates in Zurich offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Opening hours in Zurich
Opening hours are on record for 6 of the 19 missions in Zurich. The earliest opens at 08:30 and the latest closes at 18:00. None of them lists Saturday opening.
Other cities in Switzerland
Outside Zurich, missions in Switzerland are found in Bern (87), Geneva (81), Lugano (6), Basel (5), St. Gallen (2) and Lausanne (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Zurich?
There are 19 foreign missions on record in Zurich: 11 consulates general, 3 consulates and 5 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Zurich?
Missions from 18 countries are based in Zurich, among them China, Brazil, France, Croatia and Italy.
Is there an embassy in Zurich?
No. The embassies to Switzerland are in Bern, about 95 km away; Zurich has consulates and honorary consulates.
Are consulates in Zurich open on Saturday?
Not normally: none of the 6 missions in Zurich with known hours lists Saturday opening.
When are the missions in Zurich closed?
The missions in Zurich 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.