French Consulate General in Zurich
Consulate General 
France Zurich, Switzerland
- Address
- Signaustrasse 1, 8008 Zürich
- Phone
- +41442688585
- Website
- zurich.consulfrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 3 May 2023
At Signaustrasse 1, 8008 Zürich, the French consulate general in Zurich serves French citizens and visitors; France’s embassy is in Bern, about 94 km away. Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30.
Opening hours of the French consulate general in Zurich
| Monday | 08:30–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French consulate general in Zurich is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30.
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Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Croatia in ZurichBellerivestrasse 5, 8008 Zürich
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Honorary Consulate of Russia in ZurichOberdorfstrasse 10, 8024 Zürich
France’s other missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of France in Bern
Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern
- Consulate General of France in Geneva
Cours des Bastions 2, 1205 Genève
- Mission of France in Geneva (1)
Route de Pregny 36, 1292 Chambésy
- Mission of France in Geneva (2)
Route de Pregny 36, 1292 Chambésy
All missions of France in Switzerland (5)
The French embassy is in Bern, about 94 km away. Besides the French consulate general in Zurich, France has 4 other missions in Switzerland. Consulates: Geneva. Switzerland in turn has 13 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Zurich
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Zurich. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Signaustrasse 1, 8008 Zürich. The record for the French consulate general in Zurich includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
When the French consulate general in Zurich is closed
Expect the French consulate general in Zurich to be shut on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Zurich
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Zurich, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Zurich
The French consulate general in Zurich has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Zurich?
The French consulate general in Zurich is at Signaustrasse 1, 8008 Zürich.
What are the opening hours of the French Consulate General in Zurich?
The French consulate general in Zurich is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:30.
Is the French Consulate General in Zurich open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French consulate general in Zurich do not include Saturday.
When is the French Consulate General in Zurich closed?
The French consulate general in Zurich closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for France?
Free movement applies: Swiss citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Where is the French embassy in Switzerland?
The French embassy is in Bern, about 94 km from the French consulate general in Zurich.
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