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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 8 hours 25 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 8 hours 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Australia vs Switzerland
Canberra, Australia time is 10:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
00:35AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Canberra, Australia
10:35AMThursday, January 08, 2026