Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Guinea-Bissau
Switzerland Consulate General in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Bissau-Guinean and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Guinea-Bissau?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Guinea-Bissau including and Bissau.
2 - Do Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Bissau-Guinean 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 Guinea-Bissau for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Guinea-Bissau?
The Swiss representative offices in Guinea-Bissau will be closed in observance of the following Bissau-Guinean and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Swiss National Day (CH) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (6 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Guinea-Bissau
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau