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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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 1 day |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Guy Fawkes Day | Thursday, November 05 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Remembrance Sunday | Sunday, November 08 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month |
| St Andrew's Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 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:
- Daylight Saving Time ends (CH & GB) Sun, Oct 25, 2026 (2 days, 14 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Switzerland
London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
09:17AMThursday, October 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
08:17AMThursday, October 22, 2026