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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
1 Diplomatic Missions
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United Kingdom Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Thunstrasse 50 3005 Berne Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)31 359 7700 (available 24/7)
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Swiss and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 1 day |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 week, 5 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Switzerland including and Bern.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for None without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Switzerland?
The British representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Mothering Sunday (GB & GB) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Switzerland
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
19:48PMThursday, March 05, 2026
London, United Kingdom
18:48PMThursday, March 05, 2026