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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in North Korea

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Switzerland Consulate General in Pyongyang, North Korea

Switzerland Consulate General in Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, Korea
Phone: (+850) 2 381 76 45 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following North Korean and Swiss holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 3 weeks, 1 day
Birth date of Kim Jong Il Monday, February 16 3 weeks, 3 days
Republic Day Sunday, March 01 1 month
International Women's Day Sunday, March 08 1 month, 1 week
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
Easter Monday Monday, April 06 2 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in North Korea?

Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in North Korea including and Pyongyang.

2 - Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

North Korean 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 North Korea for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in North Korea?

The Swiss representative offices in North Korea will be closed in observance of the following North Korean and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Valentine's Day (CH) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)

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Bern, Switzerland time is 8:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea

Pyongyang, North Korea 22:35PMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland 14:35PMThursday, January 22, 2026

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