Embassy of Portugal in Bern, Switzerland
Embassy of Portugal in Bern, Switzerland, located at Weltpoststrasse, 20. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Portugal, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Weltpoststrasse, 20
CH-3015 Bern
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Telephone
+41 31 352 8668, Consular Section: +41 31 560 3850
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–2:30 PMThursday 8:30 AM–2:30 PMFriday 8:30 AM–2:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–2:30 PMTuesday 8:30 AM–2:30 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 2:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Bern: 10:14 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at Weltpoststrasse, 20, the embassy is near key landmarks like BearPark and Nydegg Bridge. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Portugal Day:
June 10
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National Day:
August 1
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Republic Day:
October 5
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All Saints' Day:
November 1
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Portugal in Bern, Switzerland:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Power of attorney
- Authentication of documents
- Consular registration
- Citizen card
- Voter registration
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Swiss passport, you do not need a visa to enter Portugal.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Portugal without a visa. The most common types of Portugal visas are the following.
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Temporary stay visas (less than a year)
- Work (seasonal work, independent work, highly qualified activity, professorial activity, etc.)
- Study and Research
- Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
- Health (Medical treatment, accompanying a family member undergoing medical treatment, etc.)
- Youth Mobility - International Agreements (study programs, student exchange, etc.)
- Exceptional reasons
- Religious purposes
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Residency visas (over one year)
- Work (subordinate work, independent work, entrepreneurs, higher education teaching, etc.)
- Study and Research
- Professional training, internship, or volunteer work
- Residency visa for family reunification purposes
- Flexed Residency (Residency visa for retirement purposes, religious purposes, etc.)
Head of Mission
Júlio Vilela, Ambassador
Related Content
Portuguese Passports
A Portuguese passport is an essential travel document issued to Portuguese citizens, allowing them to travel internationally and serving as proof of identity and nationality. It grants holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries and provides the right to live, work, and study in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. To explore the types of Portuguese passports, security features, and application process, Learn more about Portuguese passports.
Visa Services
Portuguese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals traveling for tourism, business, work, study, or family visits. Applicants must submit a valid passport, proof of financial means, and supporting documents based on the visa type. Additional requirements, such as an invitation letter or travel itinerary, may apply.
Diplomatic missions ensure compliance with Schengen regulations and provide guidance on visa categories and application procedures.
For more details, visit the nearest Portuguese embassy or consulate.
Citizenship and Civil Registry Services
Portuguese diplomatic missions handle birth, marriage, and death registrations, along with processing citizenship applications and confirmations. They also assist with nationality inquiries and provide legal documentation for Portuguese citizens abroad.
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 Portugal in Bern, Switzerland, Portugal also has 5 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:
- Geneva (Permanent Mission)
- Le Grand-Saconnex (Consulate General)
- Sion (Other)
- Zürich (Consulate General)
- Lugano (Other)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of Portugal in neighboring countries or regions of Switzerland.
- Vienna, Austria (Embassy)
- Graz, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Innsbruck, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Salzburg, Austria (Honorary Consul)
- Brussels, Belgium (Embassy)
- Sint-Kruis, Belgium (Honorary Consul)
- Boncelles, Belgium (Honorary Consul)
- Gent, Belgium (Honorary Consul)
- Paris, France (Embassy)
- Rouen, France (Honorary Consul)
- Bordeaux, France (Consulate General)
- Dax, France (Honorary Consul)
- Strasbourg, France (Consulate General)
- Lyon, France (Consulate General)
- Marseille, France (Consulate General)
- Ajaccio, France (Honorary Consul)
- Montpellier, France (Honorary Consul)
- Toulouse, France (Honorary Consul)
- Tours, France (Honorary Consul)
- Cébazat, France (Honorary Consul)
- Pau, France (Honorary Consul)
- Berlin, Germany (Embassy)
- Hamburg, Germany (Consulate General)
- Dusseldorf, Germany (Consulate General)
- Stuttgart, Germany (Consulate General)
- Schondorf am Ammersee, Germany (Honorary Consul)
- Hattersheim am Main, Germany (Other)
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Embassy)
- Monaco, Monaco (Honorary Consul)
- The Hague, Netherlands (Embassy)
- Kralendijk, Netherlands (Honorary Consul)
- London, United Kingdom (Embassy)
- Jersey, United Kingdom (Honorary Consul)
- Manchester, United Kingdom (Consulate General)
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Honorary Consul)
- Portadown, United Kingdom (Honorary Consul)
See also
Switzerland in Portugal
Switzerland has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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BearPark
(1.47 km away)
Grosser Muristalden, 3006 Bern
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Nydegg Bridge
(1.80 km away)
Nydeggasse, 3011 Bern
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Rosengarten
(1.81 km away)
Alter Aargauerstalden 31, 3006 Bern
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Historical Museum
(2.15 km away)
Helvetiaplatz 5, 3005 Bern
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Bundesplatz
(2.69 km away)
Bundesplatz, 3011 Bern
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Bern Cathedral
(2.22 km away)
Münsterplattform, 3011 Bern
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Nearby Airports
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Bern Airport (BRN)
(3.04 km away)
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Sion Airport (SIR)
(80.69 km away)
Sion -
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
(100.14 km away)
Zurich
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