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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 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Swiss and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 5 days, 5 hours |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 08 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Commonwealth Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 16 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 3 weeks |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
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 2026/2024:
- Republic Day (CH & CA) Sun, Mar 01, 2026 (5 days, 11 hours)
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Time in Canada vs Switzerland
Ottawa, Canada time is 7:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
12:43PMMonday, February 23, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
05:43AMMonday, February 23, 2026