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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Jamaica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Switzerland Consulate General in Kingston, Jamaica
C/O Swiss Stores Ltd. 107, Harbour Street Kingston Jamaica W.I.
Phone: +1 876 948 9656
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Jamaican and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Jamaica?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Jamaica including and Kingston.
2 - Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Jamaican 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 Jamaica for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Jamaica?
The Swiss representative offices in Jamaica will be closed in observance of the following Jamaican and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (CH & JM) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Jamaica
Bern, Switzerland time is 6:00 hours ahead of Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
10:05AMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
16:05PMThursday, January 22, 2026