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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 months, 2 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:
- Labour Day (GW & CH) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Guinea-Bissau
Bern, Switzerland time is 2:00 hours ahead of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau