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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Thunstrasse 50 3005 Berne Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)31 359 7700 (available 24/7)
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 week |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 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:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Switzerland
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
03:42AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
02:42AMMonday, June 15, 2026