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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 months |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (CH) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (4 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Guinea-Bissau
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours ahead of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau