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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Russia Embassy in Bern, Switzerland

Russia Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Brunnadernstrasse 53, 3006 Bern, Switzerland
Phone: +41 31 352 05 67 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 18 minutes)

Russia Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland

Russia Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland
Rue Schaub 24, 1202 Genève, Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 734 79 55 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 18 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
Holiday Date Counting down
Swiss National Day Saturday, August 01 4 weeks
Assumption of Mary Saturday, August 15 1 month, 1 week
The Prophet's Birthday Wednesday, August 26 1 month, 3 weeks
Day of Knowledge Tuesday, September 01 1 month, 4 weeks
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
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
September Equinox Wednesday, September 23 2 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 (4 weeks)

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Time in Russia vs Switzerland

Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland

Bern, Switzerland 05:42AMFriday, July 03, 2026
Moscow, Russia 06:42AMFriday, July 03, 2026