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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 1 hours 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 0 minutes |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 11 hours, 44 minutes |
| Simchat Torah | Sunday, October 04 | 1 day, 11 hours |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 1 month |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 1 month |
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:
- Hoshana Rabbah (GB) Fri, Oct 02, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Switzerland
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
07:15AMFriday, October 02, 2026
London, United Kingdom
06:15AMFriday, October 02, 2026