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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Switzerland Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Switzerland Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Embassy Of Switzerland Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 11 488 12 91 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 25 minutes)

Switzerland Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Switzerland Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Consulate Of Switzerland Juffali Building, 3Rd Floor Madinah Road, Kilo # 6 P. O. Box 55015 Jeddah 21534 Saudia Arabia
Phone: +966 12 667 2222 ext. 1934 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 25 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
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
May 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
Arafat Day Tuesday, May 26 2 months
Eid al-Adha Wednesday, May 27 2 months
Eid al-Adha Holiday Thursday, May 28 2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?

Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.

2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Saudi Arabia?

The Swiss representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Daylight Saving Time starts (CH) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (4 days, 17 hours)

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