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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Ethiopia
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Switzerland Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Embassy Of Switzerland Old Airport Kolfe Keranyo Woreda 09 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Phone: +41 58 4 62 19 51
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Ethiopian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 23 hours |
| Ethiopian Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Epiphany / Timkat | Monday, January 19 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Adwa Victory Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Ethiopia?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ethiopia including and Addis Ababa.
2 - Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Ethiopian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Ethiopia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Ethiopia?
The Swiss representative offices in Ethiopia will be closed in observance of the following Ethiopian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (CH) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Switzerland vs Ethiopia
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours behind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
20:51PMThursday, January 01, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
18:51PMThursday, January 01, 2026