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Canada Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Canada Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, Ch-3005 Bern, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (31) 357 3200
Working hours: Close now
Canada Permanent Representative in Geneva, Switzerland
5, De L'Ariana Avenue, Ch-1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: +41 (22) 919-92-00
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Swiss and Canadian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 0 minutes |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 17 minutes |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 day |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 6 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 week |
| Day After New Year’s Day | Friday, January 02 | 1 week, 1 day |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Canada currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern and Geneva.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to Canada for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a Canadian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in Switzerland?
The Canadian representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Canadian holidays in 2025/2024:
- Christmas Eve (CA & CH) Wed, Dec 24, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in Canada vs Switzerland
Ottawa, Canada time is 7:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
17:42PMWednesday, December 24, 2025
Ottawa, Canada
10:42AMWednesday, December 24, 2025