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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
Russia Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Rue Schaub 24, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 734 79 55
Working hours: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Orthodox Easter Day | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Spring and Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Victory Day | Saturday, May 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Victory Day | Monday, May 11 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 months |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (CH) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (6 days)
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Time in Russia vs Switzerland
Moscow, Russia time is 2:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
23:36PMSunday, March 22, 2026
Moscow, Russia
01:36AMMonday, March 23, 2026