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Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2900 Cathedral Ave NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2900 Cathedral Ave NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008-3499
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 745-7900

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:13 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    District of Columbia (DC) and the States of Delaware (DE), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Maryland (MD), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Virginia (VA), West Virginia (WV), Northern Mariana Islands (MP), and Guam (GU).

Location Map

Located at 2900 Cathedral Ave NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Georgetown Waterfront Park and Dupont Circle. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States

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.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Switzerland.

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 Switzerland without a visa. The most common types of Switzerland visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
  • National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
  • Airport transit visa
  • Work visa

Head of Mission

Ralf Heckner, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Switzerland to the United States

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Online Resources

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

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C., United States, Switzerland also has 23 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Switzerland

United States has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.17 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • Dupont Circle (1.59 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.75 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • Lincoln Memorial (2.31 miles away)

    2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002

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  • United States Capitol (3.83 miles away)

    East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004

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  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (3.46 miles away)

    600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (20.89 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.89 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.54 miles away)
    Harrisburg
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This page was last edited on 22 February 2026 at 11:28 PM (EST).

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