- Address
- Avenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas
- Phone
- +58 212 267 95 85
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Martin Eggenschwiler
Switzerland
Venezuela
Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Venezuela
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Switzerland is represented in Venezuela by 2 missions: an embassy in Caracas and an honorary consulate in Maracaibo. Switzerland admits Venezuelan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Swiss Embassy in Caracas
At Avenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas, the Swiss embassy represents Switzerland towards Venezuela. The head of mission on record is Martin Eggenschwiler. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Swiss honorary consulates in Venezuela
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Maracaibo
Consulado de Suiza en Maracaibo, Avenida 9B con Calle 76, No. 75-95, 4001 Maracaibo/Zulia
Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Maracaibo; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Switzerland visa for Venezuelan citizens
VenezuelaSwitzerland Visa-free, 90 days Switzerland visa for citizens of Venezuela
SwitzerlandVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela visa for citizens of Switzerland
Venezuelan citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Venezuela’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of Venezuela in Switzerland (1)
In return, Venezuela has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in Venezuela
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in Venezuela.
Travel to Venezuela for Swiss citizens
Venezuela admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Venezuela, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Swiss missions in Venezuela are closed
Swiss missions in Venezuela close on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Eve (Nochevieja) on Thursday 31 December 2026, 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 Venezuela?
The Swiss embassy is in Caracas, at Avenida Eugenio Mendoza, 1060 Caracas.
Does Switzerland have consulates in Venezuela?
No career consulate is on record, but Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Maracaibo.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No visa is needed by Venezuelan citizens for Switzerland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Venezuela admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Venezuela have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, Venezuela has its embassy in Bern.