American Embassy in Bern , Switzerland

You will find information such as contact info, email, website address, opening hours and direction to the American Embassy in Bern . The Embassy helps the government of United States of America to maintain cordial economic, political, cultural, social and other transnational ties with the government of Switzerland.


Head of Mission :
08.30-12.30 and 13.30-17.30

Consular Services
Consulate services including visa, passport, document legalization, emergency travel document and assistance, and so on are provided by the embassy and/or consulate. Be sure to contact them ahead on how to book an appointment or be properly directed.

Appointment booking can be done via phone call during the official opening hours. The consulate may have dedicated support for United States of America in Switzerland, or prioritize their appointments

Visa and Passport
If you want to know more about the types of Visas for your travel to United States of America or more information, you can get more information United States of America Visa.

Visa types granted by the United States of America are;

  • United States of America Emergency Visa (on Holidays/Weekends)
  • United States of America Visa for Diplomatic/official/ Laissez-Passers Passport Holder
  • United States of America Visa for individuals working in designated US Agencies or technology areas
  • United States of America Tourist Visa
  • United States of America Business Visa
  • United States of America Employment Visa
  • United States of America Transit Visa
  • United States of America Medical Visa
  • United States of America Student Visa (Study/Research/Internship)
  • United States of America Entry Visa
  • United States of America Conference Visa
  • United States of America Mountaineering Visa
  • United States of America Missionary Visa
  • United States of America Journalist Visa(Journalist/Documentary filming)
  • United States of America Film Visa: Visa for shooting Feature Films

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United States of America Representation in Switzerland
United States of America is well represented in Switzerland by American Embassy in Bern and American Consular Agency in Geneva , American Consular Agency in Zurich . The Embassy is located in the capital city of Switzerland and may (may not) provide the same services of the consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

Switzerland Representation in United States of America
Switzerland is also well represented in United States of America by Swiss Honorary Consulate in Honolulu , Swiss Honorary Consulate in Miami Swiss Honorary Consulate in Oklahoma City Swiss Consulate General in San Francisco Swiss Consulate General in Chicago Swiss Honorary Consulate in Salt Lake City Swiss Embassy in Washington Swiss Consulate General in Atlanta Swiss Honorary Consulate in Boston Swiss Honorary Consulate in Charlotte Swiss Honorary Consulate in Cleveland Swiss Honorary Consulate in Dallas Swiss Honorary Consulate in Denver Swiss Honorary Consulate in Detroit Swiss Honorary Consulate in Houston Swiss Honorary Consulate in Indianapolis Swiss Honorary Consulate in Kansas City Swiss Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas Swiss Consulate General in Los Angeles Swiss Honorary Consulate in Minneapolis Swiss Honorary Consulate in New Orleans Swiss Consulate General in New York Swiss Honorary Consulate in Orlando Swiss Honorary Consulate in Philadelphia Swiss Honorary Consulate in Phoenix Swiss Honorary Consulate in Seattle . The Switzerland Embassy is located in the capital city of United States of America and may (may not) provide the same services of the consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

United States of America and Switzerland Representation in the World
Both countries have good bilateral relationships and they are well represented in different countries around the world. United States of America has 290 Embassies and Consulates worldwide while Switzerland has 325 Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the American Embassy in Bern could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.

Disclaimer
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The purpose of your intended travel (Tourist, Business, Studies or etc) and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under United States of America immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

other Embassies, Consulates and representations in Switzerland

Along with the American Embassy in Bern , United States of America also has  2  other representations in Switzerland as:

Address:

American Consular Agency in Zurich, Switzerland

c/o Zurich America Center
Dufourstrasse 101
8008 Zurich
Switzerland

(+41) 43 499 29 60

(+41) 43 499 29 61

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