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Embassy of Israel in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of Israel in Bern, Switzerland, located at Alpenstrasse 32. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Israel, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Alpenstrasse 32
    3000 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 31 356 3500

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Friday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 11:45 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Alpenstrasse 32, 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 Israel 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.

  • National Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year): September 12 to September 13 Flag of Israel
  • Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): September 21 Flag of Israel
  • Sukkot: September 26 Flag of Israel

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Requests for information from the Israel Police
  • Renunciation of Israeli citizenship
  • Registering Israeli citizens born abroad

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Immigration visa
  • A/1 Temporary Resident visa
  • A/2 Student visa
  • A/3 Clergy visa
  • A/4 Visa for spouses and children
  • B/1 Work visa
  • B/2 Visitor's visa

Head of Mission

Ifat Reshef, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of Israel in Bern, Switzerland, Israel also has 2 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Israel in Switzerland

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Switzerland in Israel

Switzerland has 3 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 19 June 2025 at 02:54 AM (EST).

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