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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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Swiss and Russian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
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 2025/2024:
- Immaculate Conception (CH) Mon, Dec 08, 2025 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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