Swiss Embassy in Washington D.C.
- Address
- Cathedral Avenue Northwest 2900, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202-745-7900
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
Head of mission: Ralf Heckner
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 8 January 2026
At Cathedral Avenue Northwest 2900, 20008 Washington, the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. represents Switzerland towards the United States. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 10 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C.
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Switzerland visa for US citizens
United StatesSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of the United States
SwitzerlandUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of Switzerland
US citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 983 | 976 | 4 | 0.4% | 99.3% |
| 2024 | 1,029 | 1,016 | 6 | 0.6% | 99.1% |
| 2025 | 1,070 | 1,058 | 9 | 0.8% | 99.8% |
Switzerland’s visa offices in the United States, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 3,438 | 9.7% |
| New York | 3,426 | 1.7% |
| Atlanta | 1,655 | 0.6% |
| Washington D.C. (this office) | 1,070 | 0.8% |
2025 figures: 1,070 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Switzerland’s embassy in Washington D.C., and 1,058 visas were issued. 9 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 0.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (0.6%). Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (1,029).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.4% (2023) to 0.8% (2025).
Switzerland issues Schengen visas at 4 locations in the United States; this office handled 11% of their 9,589 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: San Francisco 9.7%, New York 1.7% and Atlanta 0.6%. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in the United States, 4.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 6th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United States.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Panama in Washington D.C.McGill Terrace Northwest 2862, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Lebanon in Washington D.C.28th Street Northwest 2560, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3301, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Azerbaijan in Washington D.C.34th Street Northwest 2741, 20008 Washington
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Apostolic Nunciature in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3339, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Norway in Washington D.C.34th Street Northwest 2720, 20008 Washington
Switzerland’s other missions in the United States
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta
West Peachtree Street Northwest 1349, 30309 Atlanta
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago
875 North Michigan Avenue #3880, Chicago, Illinois 60611
- Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
633 Third Avenue, 30th floor, New York, NY 10017-6706, New York City
- Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco
Vallejo Street 200, 94111 San Francisco
- Consulate of Switzerland in Boston
Swissnex in Boston, 420 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138-4231
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Miami
c/o Dufry America, LLC, 13690 NW 14th Street, Miami FL 33182
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Orlando
1011 North Wymore Road, Winter Park, FL 32789, Orlando
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Indianapolis
975 Tillson Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077, Indianapolis
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in New Orleans
720 Mandeville Street, Suite 208, New Orleans, LA 70117
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Oklahoma City
3201 Durango Way, Edmond, OK 73034, Oklahoma City
All missions of Switzerland in the United States (26)
The Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. is one of 26 missions of Switzerland in the United States. Consulates: Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Boston. Honorary consulates: Miami, Orlando, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Fort Mill, Dallas and 11 more. The United States in turn has 3 missions in Switzerland, its embassy being in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Washington D.C. The head of mission on record is Ralf Heckner.
Address and contact
Address: Cathedral Avenue Northwest 2900, 20008 Washington. The record for the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to the United States
Before flying to the United States, Swiss citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
Expect the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. to be shut on Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Switzerland.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C.
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. is at Cathedral Avenue Northwest 2900, 20008 Washington.
What are the opening hours of the Swiss Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Swiss Embassy in Washington D.C. open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. do not include Saturday.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The Swiss embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Switzerland.
Do US citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
US citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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