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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
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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 29 minutes)
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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following UAE and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 1 week |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 3 months |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 months |
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:
- Republic Day (CH) Sun, Mar 01, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)
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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
10:31AMMonday, February 23, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
07:31AMMonday, February 23, 2026