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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Australia Permanent Mission in Geneva, Switzerland
Chemins Des Fins 2 Case Postale 172 1211 Geneva 19 Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 799 9100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
Australia Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Chemin Des Fins 2 Case Postale 102 1211 Geneva 19 Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 799 9100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Swiss and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Foundation Day | Friday, March 06 | 2 weeks |
| May Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Geneva and Geneva.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Australia?
Swiss citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Switzerland for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Switzerland?
The Australian representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Republic Day (CH) Sun, Mar 01, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Australia vs Switzerland
Canberra, Australia time is 10:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
01:15AMThursday, February 19, 2026
Canberra, Australia
11:15AMThursday, February 19, 2026