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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: Open now (Close in 9 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 6 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 12 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Switzerland
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
11:51AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
10:51AMThursday, January 22, 2026