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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Brunnadernstrasse 53, 3006 Bern, Switzerland
Phone: +41 31 352 05 67
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Rue Schaub 24, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 734 79 55
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 21 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Swiss and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern and Geneva.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Russia?
Swiss citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in Switzerland for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Switzerland?
The Russian representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Swiss National Day (CH) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Russia vs Switzerland
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
07:39AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Moscow, Russia
08:39AMThursday, July 23, 2026