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Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu, Nepal

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

  • Embassy Address

    Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
    Kathmandu
    Nepal

  • Telephone

    +977 1 421 7008, Visa: +977 1 597 08 83

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Kathmandu: 3:28 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Ekantakuna, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, the embassy is near key landmarks like Kathmandu Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in Kathmandu, Nepal

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
  • Fulpati: October 17 Flag of Nepal
  • Maha Asthami: October 19 Flag of Nepal
  • Maha Navami: October 20 Flag of Nepal

Available Services

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

  • 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 a Nepalese passport, you are required to apply for a paper 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

Dr. Danielle Meuwly, Ambassador

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