- Address
- Montagu Place 16-18, W1H 2BQ London
- Phone
- +44 20 7616 6000
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Dominique Paravicini
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Swiss Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 4 honorary consulates
Switzerland is represented in the United Kingdom by 6 missions: an embassy in London, a consulate general in Edinburgh and 4 honorary consulates in Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. British citizens can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Switzerland’s 6 missions in the United Kingdom
Map: Switzerland’s 6 missions in the United Kingdom
Swiss Embassy in London
The Swiss embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Montagu Place 16-18, W1H 2BQ London. The head of mission on record is Dominique Paravicini. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Swiss consulates in the United Kingdom
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Edinburgh
11/2 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5BN
Switzerland also has a consulate general in Edinburgh; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Swiss honorary consulates in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Manchester
c/o Land Law LLP, 10-14 Market Street, Altrincham WA14 1QB, Manchester
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Edinburgh
11/2 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5NB
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Cardiff
c/o Capital Law LLP, Capital Building, Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4AZ
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Belfast
54 Priory Park, Belfast BT10 0AE
Switzerland has 4 honorary consulates in the United Kingdom, in Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Switzerland visa for British citizens
United KingdomSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Switzerland
British citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of the United Kingdom in Switzerland (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 6 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. In the United Kingdom, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Swiss missions in the United Kingdom are closed
Swiss missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, 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 the United Kingdom?
The Swiss embassy is in London, at Montagu Place 16-18, W1H 2BQ London.
Does Switzerland have consulates in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Switzerland has a consulate general in Edinburgh. Switzerland also has 4 honorary consulates in Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
Do British citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Bern.