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Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Turkey

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 5 honorary consulates

Switzerland is represented in Turkey by 7 missions: an embassy in Ankara, a consulate general in Istanbul and 5 honorary consulates. Switzerland requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Switzerland’s 7 missions in Turkey

Map: Switzerland’s 7 missions in Turkey

Swiss Embassy in Ankara

Embassy of Switzerland in Ankara

Embassy · Ankara

Today · Closed
Address
Atatürk Bulvarı 247, 06690 Ankara
Website
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Head of mission
Guillaume Bertrand Scheurer

Switzerland has its embassy in Ankara, the capital; the address on record is Atatürk Bulvarı 247, 06690 Ankara. The head of mission on record is Guillaume Bertrand Scheurer. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Swiss consulates in Turkey

Switzerland also has a consulate general in Istanbul; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Swiss honorary consulates in Turkey

Switzerland has 5 honorary consulates in Turkey, in Mersin, Manavgat, Izmir, Gaziantep and Antalya; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Switzerland visa for Turkish citizens

TurkeySwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Turkey

SwitzerlandTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey visa for citizens of Switzerland

Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Turkey

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in Turkey turn to the Swiss embassy in Ankara or the consulate in Istanbul; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Turkey’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Turkey in Switzerland (4)

In return, Turkey has 4 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in Turkey

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 7 of them are in Turkey.

Travel to Turkey for Swiss citizens

No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days. In Turkey, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Swiss missions in Turkey are closed

Swiss missions in Turkey close on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional) and Eid al-Fitr Second Day (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) on Thursday 11 March 2027 (date provisional), and usually on some holidays of Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in Turkey?

The Swiss embassy is in Ankara, at Atatürk Bulvarı 247, 06690 Ankara.

Does Switzerland have consulates in Turkey?

Yes, Switzerland has a consulate general in Istanbul. Switzerland also has 5 honorary consulates in Mersin, Manavgat, Izmir, Gaziantep and Antalya.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Turkish citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Does Turkey have an embassy in Switzerland?

Yes, Turkey has its embassy in Bern, along with 3 other missions in Switzerland.