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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: Close now
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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following UAE and Swiss holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 4 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| St. Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 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 2025/2024:
- Immaculate Conception (CH) Mon, Dec 08, 2025 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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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
08:09AMSaturday, November 22, 2025
Bern, Switzerland
05:09AMSaturday, November 22, 2025