Italy Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
Italy Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Basel, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Chur, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Fraunenfeld, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Lausanne, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Lugano, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Rapperswil, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Sion, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Wettingen, Switzerland
Italy Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Swiss and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) | Saturday, September 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Italy currently maintains 11 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern, Basel, Chur, Fraunenfeld, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Rapperswil, Sion, Wettingen and Zurich.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to Italy for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Italian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Switzerland?
The Italian representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Swiss National Day (CH) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (3 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Italy vs Switzerland
Rome, Italy time is is same date and time Bern, Switzerland