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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Switzerland Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Switzerland Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Embassy Of Switzerland Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street Centro Capital Center Building, 17Th Floor Office Building Adjacent To Rotana Centro Hotel Adnec / Exhibition Centre Area Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 627 46 36 Working hours: Close now

Switzerland Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Switzerland Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consulate General Of Switzerland Dubai World Trade Center Dubai United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 329 09 99 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 0 minutes
Berchtold Day Friday, January 02 0 minutes
Epiphany Tuesday, January 06 3 days, 21 hours
Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14 1 month, 1 week
Republic Day Sunday, March 01 1 month, 3 weeks
Saint Joseph's Day Thursday, March 19 2 months, 2 weeks
March Equinox Friday, March 20 2 months, 2 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 29 2 months, 3 weeks
Näfelser Fahrt Thursday, April 02 2 months, 4 weeks
Good Friday Friday, April 03 3 months
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 05 3 months
Easter Monday Monday, April 06 3 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?

Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Citizens of United Arab Emirates (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 United Arab Emirates?

The Swiss representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:

  • New Year's Day (CH) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Time in Switzerland vs United Arab Emirates

Bern, Switzerland time is 3:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 23:24PMThursday, January 01, 2026
Bern, Switzerland 20:24PMThursday, January 01, 2026

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