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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Israel Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Alpenstrasse 32 3000 Bern 6
Phone: +41(0)31 356 35 00
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Swiss and Israeli holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 1) | Monday, December 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 2) | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 3) | Wednesday, December 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 4) | Thursday, December 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 5) | Friday, December 19 | 4 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet | Saturday, December 20 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Hanukkah (Day 8) | Monday, December 22 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Israel currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Switzerland including and Bern.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Israel?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Switzerland?
The Israeli representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Israeli holidays in 2025/2024:
- Immaculate Conception (CH) Mon, Dec 08, 2025 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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