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Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland, located at Schosshaldenstrasse 46. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Schosshaldenstrasse 46
    3006 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 (0) 31 359 2111

  • Fax

    +41 (0) 31 359 2191

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 11:21 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Schosshaldenstrasse 46, the embassy is near key landmarks like BearPark and Rosengarten. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France 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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France
  • Armistice Day: November 11 Flag of France

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Marion Paradas, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of France in Bern, Switzerland, France also has 4 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Switzerland in France

Switzerland has 12 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 24 June 2025 at 12:19 AM (EST).

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