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Embassy of Switzerland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of Switzerland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Diplomatic Quarter. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Switzerland, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Diplomatic Quarter
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 488 1291

  • Fax

    +966 11 488 0632

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Monday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 12:13 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Yemen.

Location Map

Located at Diplomatic Quarter, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Switzerland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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 / September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Switzerland
  • St. Stephen's Day: December 26 Flag of Switzerland

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Switzerland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • 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 Saudi 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

Yasmine Chatila Zwahlen, Ambassador

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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 Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of Switzerland in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Saudi Arabia in Switzerland

Saudi Arabia has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (5.69 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

    Get Directions
  • Kingdom Centre Tower (5.76 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Faisaliyah Center (6.03 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (7.30 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Riyadh Zoo (11.40 km away)

    Al Malaz, Riyadh 12832, Saudi Arabia

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  • King Abdulaziz Historical Center (9.55 km away)

    Al Murabba, Riyadh 12631, Saudi Arabia

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

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