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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 day, 14 hours |
| Healthcare Aide Day | Sunday, October 18 | 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 weeks |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Thanksgiving Day (CA) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (1 day, 19 hours)
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Time in Canada vs Switzerland
Ottawa, Canada time is 7:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
04:19AMSaturday, October 10, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
21:19PMFriday, October 09, 2026