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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 (Open in 7 hours 56 minutes)
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 (Open in 7 hours 56 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 6 days, 17 hours |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Discovery Day | Monday, June 22 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 week, 5 days |
| St. Jean Baptiste Day | Wednesday, June 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Memorial Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Nunavut Day | Thursday, July 09 | 4 weeks |
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:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (CA) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (6 days, 22 hours)
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Time in Canada vs Switzerland
Ottawa, Canada time is 7:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
01:04AMWednesday, June 10, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
18:04PMTuesday, June 09, 2026