This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Switzerland in Israel. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Israel
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Switzerland Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel
Embassy Of Switzerland 228 Hayarkon Street 6340524 Tel Aviv Israel
Phone: +972 3 546 44 55
Working hours: Close now
Switzerland Consulate in Haifa, Israel
Consulate Of Switzerland 98 Hanassi Avenue P.O. Box 6240 31061 Haifa Israel
Phone: +972 4 838 14 08
Working hours: Close now
Switzerland Consulate General in Eilat, Israel
C/O Clinic Eilat Vet Mish’Ol Narqis 1 8800002 Eilat Israel
Phone: +972 8 633 28 67
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Israeli and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tu Bishvat | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim Eve | Monday, March 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Purim (Tel Aviv) | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) | Wednesday, March 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Aliyah Day | Saturday, March 28 | 2 months |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Israel?
Switzerland currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Israel including Tel Aviv, Haifa and Eilat.
2 - Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Israel (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Israel?
The Swiss representative offices in Israel will be closed in observance of the following Israeli and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Tu Bishvat (IL) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in Switzerland vs Israel
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel
13:56PMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
12:56PMThursday, January 22, 2026