Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Brazil
Switzerland Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Curitiba, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Florianopolis, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Fortaleza, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Manaus, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Porto Alegre, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Recife, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate in Salvador, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate General in Joinville, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Switzerland Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Brazilian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 2 hours, 25 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 2 hours |
| Carnival Friday | Friday, February 13 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival Saturday | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival Sunday | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival Monday | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Carnival Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Carnival end (until 2pm) | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Brazil?
Switzerland currently maintains 12 diplomatic representative offices in Brazil including Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Fortaleza, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Salvador, Joinville, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
2 - Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Brazil (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Brazil?
The Swiss representative offices in Brazil will be closed in observance of the following Brazilian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (BR & CH) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Switzerland vs Brazil
Bern, Switzerland time is 5:00 hours ahead of Brasilia, Brazil
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