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Embassy of Canada in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of Canada in Bern, Switzerland, located at Kirchenfeldstrasse 88. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Canada, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Kirchenfeldstrasse 88
    CH-3005 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 31 357 3200

  • Fax

    +41 31 357 3210

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🕒 Closing soon – Closes at 12:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 11:43 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Kirchenfeldstrasse 88, the embassy is near key landmarks like Historical Museum and Einstein Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Canada in Bern, Switzerland

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Canada in Bern, Switzerland:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Canada.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Canada without a visa. The most common types of Canada visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Super visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Courtesy visa
  • Student visa
  • Temporary work visa
  • Temporary residence permit
  • Working holiday visa
  • Permanent Canada visas

Head of Mission

Jean-Paul Lemieux, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of Canada in Bern, Switzerland, Canada also has 1 representation in the following city of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Canada in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Canada in neighboring countries or regions of Switzerland.

See also

Switzerland in Canada

Switzerland has 7 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 13 April 2026 at 06:48 AM (EST).

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